Type 1 Diabetes

Oral insulin vaccine may protect beta-cells from autoimmune destruction.

Behavioral programs for patients with diabetes provide benefit for glycemic control.

New results published about usefulness of artificial beta cell technology in type 1 diabetes patients.

Findings suggest that Metformin may help overcome pubertal insulin resistance and aid in better glycemic control.

Future study to focus on effect of continuous glucose changes in both maternal and fetal health...

Screenings for diabetic retinopathy should begin at age 15 or 5 years after diagnosis....

Plateaus mark possibly better screening methods, survival among diagnosed patients...

With the prevalence of mail-order pharmacies, I’ve always recommended that my patients use their local pharmacy for at least one prescription. Why? If an emergency arises, and they need a medication or supplies right away, they can get great service locally because they have established a relationship

The Diabetes Research Institute (DRI), a Center of Excellence at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, announced today that the first patient in its clinical trial has been free from insulin injections in record time following the implantation of islet cells within a biological scaffold. The patient, Wendy …

Late night snacks and deprivation of sleep can have a serious impact in patients with type 1 diabetes… Diabetes is on the rise and many studies have proven association with negative eating habits with an increase in the progression of the diabetes. There may be a correlation of the timing …