The diaTribe team was in Barcelona for the 55 th Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes. Check out our biggest highlights from the...
Type 2 Diabetes News
Type 2 Diabetes is a chronic condition involving high blood sugar levels and reduced production and responsiveness to insulin.
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What is a prior authorization? Read on to learn more about why diabetes supplies or medications might require a prior authorization and how to go through the process
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The Medicine Assistance Tool (MAT) is a search engine to help find patient assistance resources for your medications
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Did your insurance or pharmacy switch your medication, without your medical professional knowing? This is called non-medical switching. Learn what you can do about it
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Soda taxes aim to reduce consumption of sugary beverages, which are associated with increased risk of weight gain and developing type 2 diabetes. Revenue from soda taxes...
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Read about the approval of Rybelsus, the first oral GLP-1 agonist, here . “I do think this is a great day for people with diabetes. I do hope that primary care providers...
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Qtrilmet is a once-daily pill that combines metformin, Farxiga, and Onglyza and helps lower A1C and support weight loss. Already approved in US as “Qternmet”
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By Becky Milner A company called Intarcia has developed a GLP-1 mini-pump that is implanted under the skin to continuously provide medication for six months at a time –...
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Are people aware of the link between diabetes and heart health? Do they know that certain diabetes drugs may protect the heart? Is heart health commonly discussed with...
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New updates include time-in-range goals, heart health benefits of GLP-1 agonist Trulicity, and recommendation of GLP-1 agonist Victoza for children and teens with type 2...
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The Medicaid expansion provided health insurance coverage to millions of Americans. Learn more about the positive impact of the program and how it supports public health.
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Michael writes about his diagnosis with type 2 diabetes, and how he used a CGM to put his type 2 diabetes into remission
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An oral (pill) version of Ozempic, Rybelsus, becomes the first GLP-1 agonist pill for type 2 diabetes
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Comedian and actor Billy Gardell spoke with diaTribe about his journey with type 2 diabetes and how he has changed both his outlook and his habits
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New partnerships with Tidepool Loop, plus two new models of virtual clinical care
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What I've Learned From 70,000 Hours Wearing CGM - A Video Presentation at Thriveabetes 2019
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New guidelines from ADA and EASD focus on GLP-1 agonists and SGLT-2 inhibitors to improve heart and kidney health
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These new rules will save both consumers and health plan providers thousands of dollars a year through pre-deductible coverage of chronic condition treatments
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Under the 2020 health plan, Walmart employees get an incredible network of high-quality healthcare professionals. Ask your boss if this type of investment in employee...
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The diaTribe Foundation’s sixth annual “Solvable Problems in Diabetes” in Barcelona brought together more than 140 leaders to discuss challenges and opportunities in...