Category: Diabetes Research News
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WHY SUPPORT DIABETES RESEARCH
Less than one hundred years ago, Type 1 diabetes was a mysterious, daunting disease. Parents watched their children’s health quickly deteriorate as they awaited their inevitable early demise. By the […]
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Protecting Pancreatic Islet Cells Following Transplantation for T1D
One of the challenges researchers have faced in developing long-term treatment options for type 1 diabetes (T1D) using allogeneic cells is that the body often rejects these cells. This means […]
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Qualifying for Social Security Benefits With Diabetes Complications
Guest Post by Disability Benefits Help If you’re unable to manage your diabetes with lifestyle changes and medication, you may be eligible for assistance. The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers […]
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FDA Approval of Insulin Pump with Basal-IQ™ Technology Increases Options for T1D Patients
There is a plethora of options when it comes to managing type 1 diabetes. Some people don’t mind the finger sticks and calculation of insulin dosages, while others prefer to […]
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New Technology May Mean Longer Lasting CGM Sensors
If you have ever used a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system to manage type 1 diabetes (T1D), you know that the glucose sensors typically only last a few days before […]
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Metformin May Support Insulin Therapy for Type 1 Diabetes
Managing diabetes can be a very tedious process. Individuals must be vigilant about monitoring diet and exercise and how it affects their blood glucose levels. Insulin must be correctly dosed […]
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Insurance Gaps Put Individuals with Type 1 Diabetes at Increased Risk
Over the past few years, health insurance has gone through some major changes. Since type 1 diabetes requires constant monitoring and daily management with insulin, having insurance coverage is essential […]
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Exploring the Role of Microorganisms in Glucose Management
Although diabetes has been a topic of research for decades, there are still many unknowns. Researches are always discovering different elements that affect how the disease develops and is managed. […]
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Medicare Implements Positive Changes to Policies for CGMs
Managing type 1 diabetes can be a difficult task. Individuals must constantly be aware of whether their blood glucose levels are rising, falling, or remaining stable. This has a significant […]
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Existing Medication May Be Beneficial in Treating and Preventing Type 1 Diabetes
A great deal of research has gone into better understanding type 1 diabetes and its potential causes. Many treatment options have been developed to support individuals in effectively managing their […]
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Gene Therapy Targets Pancreatic Cells in Treating Type 1 Diabetes
A major challenge in treating type 1 diabetes is figuring out how to overcome the destruction of insulin-producing beta cells. The body mistakenly targets and destroys these cells leaving the […]
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Advanced Technology Could Bypass Finger Sticks for Glucose Monitoring
One of the annoying – but necessary – parts of managing type 1 diabetes in conducting multiple finger sticks every day to check blood sugar levels. This is one of […]