Type 1 Diabetes

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.  

With a limited supply of mechanical ventilators, it is important to recognize patients with risk factors associated with the need for mechanical ventilation.   

Getting an annual flu vaccine could help lower complications associated with diabetes.  

What are the risk factors for in-hospital death and complications of COVID-19 in people with diabetes?