Type 1 Diabetes

Patients are relieved to know that care continues through the coronavirus pandemic. 

Young children with type 1 diabetes often experience greater insulin variability, leading to more complications and a subpar quality of life.

The growing brain is more susceptible to adverse effects from glucose variability.

CGM use in young children with type 1 diabetes has its benefits and challenges, according to their parents.

Female, type 1 diabetes for 42 years, 58 years of age, lives with husband and dog. The patient has hypoglycemic unawareness. We regularly readjust her treatment plan and have recommended CGM for this patient on numerous occasions. Still, she refuses, stating her dog wakes her up if and when she has hypoglycemia. She called to let us know her dog passed away....

Study found likelihood of a patient experiencing partial remission was affected by gender and age at diagnosis, among other factors. 

Exposure to glycemic extremes has been shown to negatively impact healthy brain development and cognitive function.

Opposing actions of insulin and glucagon may be the key to glucose control. 

How is mortality related to ethnicity, age, sex, and other factors? 

New diabetes mitigation plan in the intensive care unit during the COVID-19 pandemic.