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FDA updates Invokana label – the type 2 diabetes therapy now improves heart health in type 2’s with established heart disease in addition to glucose lowering
If approved, Lilly’s intranasal glucagon would be a radical ease-of-use improvement over current glucagon kits for severe hypoglycemia
The benefits of measuring time in range, plus new care guidelines for adults with type 2 diabetes
A once-daily pill combining metformin, Farxiga, and Onglyza helps lower A1C and support weight loss
FlowSmart infusion set officially discontinued. On the plus side, BD plans to launch a tubeless type 2 diabetes insulin patch pump starting in late 2019.
A study recruiting 10,000 people will look at whether Zynquista (sotagliflozin) has effects beyond glucose-lowering and weight loss
A huge milestone that makes Forxiga the first pill for people with type 1 diabetes in Europe
Zealand Pharma shared positive trial results for its dasiglucagon – 99% of participants recovered from hypo within 15 minutes of treatment
A recent study found 38% of those with type 1 diagnosed after age 30 were not initially given insulin; learn ways of differentiating between type 1 and type 2 at...
The latest on Dexcom’s work with Verily to make a more simple and accessible CGM; also, the “Pro Q” professional CGM and insulin dosing advice for people on multiple...
Xeris’ Glucagon Rescue Pen, designed as an auto-injector, features a ready-to-use liquid glucagon – a safer and more convenient treatment option for severe hypoglycemia
Results from the CREDENCE trial suggest that Invokana’s kidney benefits exist on top of blood pressure lowering medications (standard of care)
Insightful diabetes leaders discuss high-potential areas ranging from SGLT-2s in type 1 diabetes, personalized treatment plans, and the do-it-yourself Loop app
A new study will investigate whether SGLT-2 inhibitor Farxiga can delay the progression of heart failure in people with and without type 2 diabetes
Sanofi covers all insulins under this program, including Toujeo, Lantus, Admelog, Apidra.
Surprising study findings from a look at refrigerator temperatures and the risk posed to insulin quality; plus, a guide to safe insulin storage and Med Angel’s very cool...
A study is enrolling over 100 people with type 2 between the ages of 10 and 18 years, examining Jardiance and Tradjenta
CVS now offers same-day prescription home delivery from 6,000 pharmacies across the United States for a delivery charge of $7.99.
The study aims to enroll about 1,800 adults with type 2 diabetes at increased risk of heart disease
The most promising therapies in the pipeline, accuracy data on the FreeStyle Libre 2, and more

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