Hypoglycemia

Key takeaways:

• The FDA has issued a warning to users of continuous glucose monitors after reports of missed urgent blood sugar alarms on smartphones.
• Free apps can act as a backup for CGM alerts on your phone.
• A secondary alert system, like a CGM receiver or the SugarPixel standalone display, can ensure critical alerts are noticed.

The study is investigating whether an injectable drug, ZT-01, could prevent nighttime hypoglycemia in people with type 1 diabetes. Participate and shape the future of diabetes care.

Key takeaways:

• Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) happens when blood sugar drops below 70 mg/dL. 
• Low blood sugar can often be treated by consuming carbohydrates, but more severe episodes – glucose levels below 54 mg/dL – require immediate medical attention. 
• Checking glucose levels regularly with a blood glucose meter or continuous glucose monitor can help improve blood sugar management and prevent lows.

If you have type 1 diabetes and struggle with low blood sugar, you may be eligible for a clinical trial testing cadisegliatin, a new oral medication that helps reduce hypoglycemia.

Key takeaways:

• Intermittent fasting is a meal schedule that involves alternating between periods of eating and abstaining from food.
• The potential benefits of intermittent fasting for diabetes including weight loss, improved insulin sensitivity, and better glucose management.
• Close monitoring of glucose levels and appropriately adjusting insulin doses are crucial when fasting, especially for people with type 1 diabetes who are at higher risk for hypoglycemia and diabetic ketoacidosis.

Key takeaways:

• Makers of AID systems presented study results that showed the devices assist time in range, average blood sugar levels, and reduced spikes and hypoglycemia.

• Dexcom’s new CGM for people with type 2 requires no prescription and will be available in August. 

• New yet-to-be released pumps were shown with planned AID features.

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 as the clinical side.