Islet cell transplantation is a promising treatment for type 1 diabetes, a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. This procedure involves transplanting healthy islet cells from a donor into the patient, allowing them to produce insulin and better manage their diabetes. This article will discuss what islet cell transplantation …
Read More »Optimizing Insulin Pump Settings: A Guide for Clinicians
Insulin pumps are an invaluable tool for diabetes management, allowing patients to better regulate their blood glucose levels. While the technology behind insulin pumps is fairly straightforward, optimizing the settings can be a challenge for clinicians. This article will provide a guide for clinicians on how to assess patients for …
Read More »The Science of Fast-Acting Insulin Analogs
Insulin is a hormone that is essential for regulating blood sugar levels in the body. Insulin analogs are modified forms of insulin that have been designed to act faster and more efficiently in the body. They are used to treat diabetes, a condition that affects millions of people around the …
Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Insulin Therapy: Types, Timing, and Titration
Insulin therapy is a cornerstone of diabetes management and can help individuals with diabetes regulate their blood sugar levels. Understanding the types of insulin, when and how to administer insulin, and how to titrate the dosage is essential for effective insulin therapy. This guide provides an overview of the different …
Read More »57th EASD: Pramlintide and Prandial Insulin for Type 1 Diabetes
In managing type 1 diabetes, a single combined formulation of pramlintide and prandial insulin can provide multiple benefits.
Read More »57th EASD: Hypoglycemia Risk With A Once-weekly Basal Insulin
Insulin icodec is a novel once-weekly basal insulin analog for patients with type 2 diabetes.
Read More »Faster Aspart vs. Insulin Aspart in Combo with Degludec
Faster aspart has a quicker onset of action, but does this impact glycemic control?
Read More »ADA 81st Symposium: The Effect of Nasal Glucagon in Insulin-Induced Hypoglycemia
The preparation of nasal glucagon is immediate and intended for use in an emergency hypoglycemic event, but how well can it reverse these events?
Read More »Semglee, a Biosimilar Insulin to Glargine, Receives FDA Approval
With the introduction of this new biosimilar insulin, patients with diabetes will have the opportunity to have easier and broader access to insulin therapy, and a more affordable option than those already on the market.
Read More »Effects of Basal Insulin on Lipids vs. Other Antihyperglycemics
How does basal insulin compare to other diabetes medications in its impact on cholesterol and triglycerides?
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