On April 16, Medicare began covering people with type 2 diabetes for continuous glucose monitors (CGMs).
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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Researchers released clinical trial data on a new treatment for type 2 diabetes that may help the body’s insulin-producing cells regenerate. 78% of the clinical trial’s...
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Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drug Company recently added SGLT-2 inhibitor Invokana to its list of available medications. The company, which uses an innovative business model...
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A number of Libre users reported that their reader's lithium-ion battery swelled, overheated, sparked, and in rare cases, caught fire. In response, Abbott has issued a...
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $50-million contract with Civica Rx to produce the state’s own insulin, adding to the recent new policies aiming to make this...
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Diabetes is a growing health challenge in India, and with limited resources, innovative solutions are needed to improve management and outcomes.
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Diabetes jewelry is more than just a fashion statement – it’s a lifesaving accessory.
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A clinical trial is recruiting participants with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD) to see how well a combination of glucose-lowering and kidney-protective...
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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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In the US, it is estimated that 8.5 million people are unaware that they have T2D, which can lead to serious health problems. A new research project addressed this...
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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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At ATTD 2023, a panel of experts discussed the latest medications for weight loss and the treatment of obesity. The panel highlighted two FDA approved drugs, as well as...
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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 this week’s 2023 Advanced Technologies and Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD) conference in Berlin provided an update on icodec and efsitora, two new basal...
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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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Fractyl Health, a company that has pioneered a procedure called Duodenal Mucosal Resurfacing, announced on Feb. 8 that it has begun offering its procedure as a type 2...
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People living with diabetes shared the impact that diabetes can have on their romantic relationships and love life.