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DISASTERS AVERTED — Near Miss Case Studies
Insulin Storage Can Determine A1c
TOP STORIES — Diabetes News and Research
Can COVID-19 Increase the Risk of Type 1 Diabetes?
Can Intermittent Fasting Help Patients Live with Diabetes?
More Stringent HbA1C Targets for Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes
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Letter from the Editor
As we move into the first days of March, many of our patients have given up on their food and exercise programs. They likely tried something they couldn’t do, and now they are looking for another idea.
This week, Oluwatayo Ishola, PharmD. Candidate, South College, School of Pharmacy, has looked at the use of intermittent fasting to get patients on the right track. He presents some information on how gastric hormones can be affected by this part-time fasting regimen, and why your patients could benefit, in our Laterpay feature.
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We can make a difference!
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Dave Joffe
Editor-in-chief
DISASTERS AVERTED — Near Miss Case Studies
Recently a patient presented to our outpatient diabetes education center. His A1C had historically been elevated, despite the initiation of insulin therapy and increasing doses. The patient reported that he had taken all insulin doses as ordered, but was frustrated with his lack of progress….
TOP STORIES — Diabetes News and Research
Better understanding of how certain viral infections may increase the incidence of type 1 diabetes could lead to new strategies for prevention.
Studies are showing that intermittent fasting may help patients better manage their diabetes and reduce their insulin intake.
What do the new ADA guidelines have to say about treating children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes?