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Combining varenicline with nicotine patch, extending treatment from 12 to 24 weeks did not increase smoking cessation rates
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At six months, glycemic control improved in children, teens with type 1 diabetes receiving HCL intervention versus conventional therapies
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Children and younger individuals with type 1 diabetes had better outcomes and milder disease
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Findings include GLP-1R agonists and pioglitazone use, with drop in hospital admissions
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