Type 1 Diabetes

In part 3 of this Exclusive Interview, Kathleen Wyne talks with Diabetes in Control Medical Editor Joy Pape during the AACE 2018 convention in Boston, MA about the insufficiency of DKA as a method of diagnosing diabetes.

In part 4 of this Exclusive Interview, Kathleen Wyne talks with Diabetes in Control Medical Editor Joy Pape during the AACE 2018 convention in Boston, MA about the irrelevance of age when diagnosing diabetes and the protocol when screening for cardiovascular complications.

In part 5, the conclusion of this Exclusive Interview, Kathleen Wyne talks with Diabetes in Control Medical Editor Joy Pape during the AACE 2018 convention in Boston, MA about starting statins in adults with type 1.

In this week's Homerun Slides, understanding the disorder of type 1 diabetes and a summary of glycemic recommendations.

Researchers discover safe and effective therapy to reduce insulin requirements and hypoglycemic episodes in adult subjects with recent onset type 1.

While there are a number of factors that can negatively impact adherence to self-care in a person with diabetes, this article will focus on diabetes and alcohol: specifically, on how alcohol consumption limits this adherence and affects the overall health of people with diabetes.

Key ADA poster summaries include liraglutide in type 1 diabetes, oral semaglutide, bottled water's association with type 2 diabetes, & SGLT-2 combo LIK066.

ADA 2018 abstracts of interest include Entresto for the Treatment of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy; Oral Contraceptive Associated with Postmenopausal Diabetes; Glucokinase as Adjunct Therapy in People with Type 1 Diabetes, and more.

There have been many studies that have been conducted meant to access the effect of alcohol consumption on diabetes - some suggesting that a moderate intake contributes to the risk for diabetes, and others suggesting moderate alcohol is a protective for type 2 diabetes.

Multi-center study compares closed-loop device to standard open-loop system in a home setting.