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Dave Joffe
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DISASTERS AVERTED — Near Miss Case Studies
I had the pleasure of working with an elderly gentleman who was living alone. When he switched from insulin pens to a vial and syringe due to his insurance, his numbers started to increase into the 400’s and 500’s. He was feeling weak and lethargic but fortunately was able to pull himself together to make it …
TOP STORIES — Diabetes News and Research
The PIONEER 5 study discusses the safety and efficacy of the first oral GLP-1 receptor agonist, a potential substitute to injections.
It has been known for so long that optimal glycemic control in type 1 diabetes can decrease the risk of micro and macrovascular complications, but why is the risk still high despite intensive glycemic control?
If environmental factors such as enteroviruses can trigger beta-cell autoimmunity, then is it possible that a vaccine can reduce the likelihood of developing type 1 diabetes?