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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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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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...
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Leading endocrinologist Prof. Thomas Danne spoke with diaTribe about how he uses time in range in his practice and shared his best tips for people living with diabetes.
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In December, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) released its 2023 Standards of Care, which offer the ADA’s annual update on how healthcare providers should...
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People with diabetes are at a higher risk of having high potassium levels, or hyperkalemia. Unfortunately, most people do not realize they have this potentially life-...
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Handling the holidays and managing diabetes can be stressful, especially with the changes to your usual routine. Here are some strategies that can help you enjoy the...
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Older adults with diabetes are at higher risk of feeling socially isolated, which can affect physical and mental health. Learn these strategies to help keep you...
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Switching from private to public health insurance can be complicated – from the application process, to knowing your income eligibility, to dealing with negative stigma...
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Having diabetes along with years of high glucose levels can cause problems with your teeth and gums. Learn why dental problems may occur, what to do about them, and how...
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diaTribe and the Time in Range Coalition, in a global effort to raise the awareness and adoption of Time in Range and the use of continuous glucose monitors (CGM),...
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Finding a mental health specialist who understands the challenges of managing diabetes can be difficult. Here’s what to consider in your search for a therapist who is...