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Type 2 Diabetes News

Type 2 Diabetes is a chronic condition involving high blood sugar levels and reduced production and responsiveness to insulin.     

How ten minutes, two easy tasks, and one Post-It Note help me start days on brighter note
Physicians, diabetes educators, and research scientists share their own health bright spots in food and exercise, technology, and more
Learn more about the All of Us Research Program, a massive national effort to collect individual health data to support precision medicine research
Limited US launch beginning in second half of this year, with full launch in early 2019; Dash PDM Handheld will be free with purchase of pods
First implantable CGM available in the US! Eversense is expected to launch July 2018
A new online directory locates professionals who are trained to work with the specific mental health needs of people with diabetes
Approved for adults, the latest FreeStyle Libre will launch in US pharmacies in coming months
Experts and innovators from all corners gathered to share the latest in new technology and treatments for people with diabetes, focusing on improving CGM and outcomes...
At the Lilly Diabetes Bloggers Summit, diaTribe got to hold a prototype of Lilly’s new, disk-like pump, which will integrate with Dexcom G6 CGM in a hybrid-closed loop...
One study seeks 920 adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes not currently using a CGM; another is recruiting 400 children and teens with diabetes
Will begin to launch in four European countries this year; wireless handheld controller with Bluetooth, 200-unit reservoir
Smart Patients and diaTribe are partnering to offer an easy and supportive platform to talk about diabetes
Less intimidating insertion for pump users: peel tape, remove cover, one button to insert; available in Europe, with more countries coming later this year
After over a year of continued advocacy, Medicare will cover mobile CGM use and sharing (Dexcom G5 for now); Medicare’s policy will be updated by June 21 st , if not...
When the benefits seem “long term,” it’s easy to deprioritize habits today. How to overcome the time perspective challenge – and it costs nothing!
New dose adjustment recommendations for adults and children using Dexcom's G5 CGM based on trend arrows and insulin sensitivity
What my new vacuum reminded me about changing my own behavior
An app uses blood sugar readings and other diabetes information to provide personalized guidance to workouts, along with exercise videos specifically for people with...
An innovative program in Houston empowers members of faith communities to lead diabetes education, peer support, and prevention efforts in their communities
A new study is investigating whether higher doses of injectable GLP-1 agonist Trulicity (dulaglutide) are more effective; it is recruiting 1,800 participants with type 2...

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