In the latest move towards finding a stem cell-based cure for type 1 diabetes, Vertex announced a new agreement with CRISPR Therapeutics. This allows Vertex to use...
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Type 1 Diabetes is a chronic condition in which your body loses the ability to produce insulin, which is necessary for most cells to convert food into energy and regulate blood sugar levels.
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Tandem Diabetes announced clinical trial results that showed from the very first day, children with type 1 diabetes who used the Control-IQ hybrid closed loop technology...
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Having diabetes puts you at risk for problems with your kidneys. Learn about the steps you can take, as recommended in the latest ADA Standards of Care, to maintain the...
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The FDA announced that a new type 1 diabetes stem cell therapy from Vertex has been cleared to enter clinical trials in the United States. The therapy, which hopes to...
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Learn more about the PsychoSocial Aspects of Diabetes (PSAD) Study Group and the professionals and people with diabetes making sure we prioritize more than just the...
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In case you missed them, below you'll find our top five stories from February 2023. This month's best stories cover various topics including type 2 therapies, the latest...
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At diaTribe’s Solvable Problems event in Berlin, we heard from esteemed physicians about their thoughts on the use of technology among people with diabetes.
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New research from diaTribe and market research firm, dQ&A, is looking to explore how diabetes stigma might be impacting people’s willingness to use insulin pumps and...
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Researchers at the 2023 ATTD conference discussed the challenge of keeping up with insulin requirements in women with type 1 diabetes during pregnancy. After reviewing...
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Leading clinicians at the ATTD conference discussed the need for greater CGM access for people with type 2 diabetes, as well as those with cystic fibrosis-related...
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The long-awaited US launch of Dexcom G7 is here! G7 improves on Dexcom’s current continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system, the G6, with greater accuracy, smaller size...
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Access to continuous glucose monitors (CGM) can be severely limited. Tamara Oser, a researcher at the University of Colorado, launched PREPARE 4 CGM, a project to...
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The FDA cleared Tidepool Loop for people with type 1 diabetes ages six and up. Tidepool Loop is now the first “do-it-yourself” automated insulin delivery system with...
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What’s an AGP report, and what does it show? Why does my AGP matter? How can I use an AGP report to improve my blood glucose levels and time in range?
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A mother shares her story of loss and devastation, exposing how teens with diabetes may be suffering silently, tormented by the effects of a disease they don’t want to...
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Diabetes is a lifelong condition that can have a large impact on a person’s mental and emotional health. The best diabetes care emphasizes the psychological side as much...
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Health insurance options can be overwhelming, especially when you have a condition like diabetes. Here’s how to compare options and make sure you have the coverage you...
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Getting your questions answered in your limited time with your healthcare provider can be frustrating. Here are some strategies you can use to ensure you're getting the...
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The National Kidney Foundation and the American Society of Nephrology created a new formula to measure kidney function. The “raceless eGFR” will begin to address...
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In recent years, researchers have increasingly looked to stem cell–based therapies as one strategy to find cures for chronic conditions like type 1 diabetes. But what...