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...
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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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...
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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
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Will begin to launch in four European countries this year; wireless handheld controller with Bluetooth, 200-unit reservoir
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Smart Patients and diaTribe are partnering to offer an easy and supportive platform to talk about diabetes
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Less intimidating insertion for pump users: peel tape, remove cover, one button to insert; available in Europe, with more countries coming later this year
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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...
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New dose adjustment recommendations for adults and children using Dexcom's G5 CGM based on trend arrows and insulin sensitivity
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What my new vacuum reminded me about changing my own behavior
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When the benefits seem “long term,” it’s easy to deprioritize habits today. How to overcome the time perspective challenge – and it costs nothing!
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An app uses blood sugar readings and other diabetes information to provide personalized guidance to workouts, along with exercise videos specifically for people with...
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An innovative program in Houston empowers members of faith communities to lead diabetes education, peer support, and prevention efforts in their communities
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A unique mindset to resist tempting foods, including in peer-pressured group settings
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A study testing whether One Drop’s coaching app, along with Fitbit activity trackers, can help people with diabetes and prediabetes meet their goals
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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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Acclaimed author James S. Hirsch on his encounter with a broken healthcare system while trying to obtain FreeStyle Libre for his teenage son
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Two new studies will investigate whether SGLT-2 inhibitor Jardiance impacts heart failure in people with and without diabetes. Jardiance is already approved to lower A1C...
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Dexcom G6 cleared by FDA with no fingerstick calibrations, 10-day wear time, approval for ages 2 years and older, no acetaminophen interference, and more
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Learn what heart failure is, what it has to do with diabetes, and how to identify and talk about this complication that’s often less discussed.
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Phase 3 clinical trial currently recruiting 400 adults with type 2 diabetes