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A Positive Type 1 Diabetes Screen Isn’t Always Equal: Why IA-2 Changes the Risk Calculation

Clinical illustration showing IA-2 autoantibody testing, type 1 diabetes risk assessment, blood sample analysis, and patient monitoring strategies used in islet autoantibody screening risk stratification.

As population-based screening for type 1 diabetes (T1D) becomes more common, clinicians increasingly encounter positive islet autoantibody results in children and adults who have no symptoms. However, not all positive screening results carry the same clinical significance. A single positive autoantibody may indicate elevated risk, yet the specific antibody detected …

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Getting to 120 Safely: A Practical Guide to Intensive Blood Pressure Management in Diabetes

Healthcare professional monitoring blood pressure in a patient with diabetes using a digital blood pressure monitor, highlighting intensive blood pressure management and cardiovascular risk reduction.

Blood pressure control remains one of the most powerful tools for reducing cardiovascular and kidney complications in people with diabetes. While clinicians have traditionally focused on achieving targets below 140/90 mmHg, recent evidence and the 2026 American Diabetes Association Standards of Care support a more intensive approach for selected high-risk …

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Why Some Patients Wait Months for Automated Insulin Delivery—and How to Avoid It

Diabetes specialist reviewing automated insulin delivery system data with a patient during a clinic consultation to improve access and eligibility for advanced diabetes technology.

For many people living with diabetes, gaining access to an automated insulin delivery (AID) system can be life-changing. These technologies help improve glycemic outcomes, reduce hypoglycemia risk, and ease the daily burden of diabetes management. Yet despite their proven benefits, many patients continue to face lengthy delays before gaining access. …

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Should Hospitalized Patients Keep Their CGMs and Insulin Pumps? The 2026 Standards Say Yes

Hospitalized patient using a continuous glucose monitor and insulin pump while reviewing glucose data on a smartphone under clinical supervision in a modern hospital room.

For years, hospital admission often meant disconnecting patients from their personal diabetes devices. Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and insulin pumps were frequently removed, even when patients had used them successfully at home. However, the 2026 American Diabetes Association (ADA) Standards of Care introduce a significant shift in how hospitals approach …

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Diabetes Burnout Is Rising in the Age of Always-On Technology

Woman with diabetes appearing emotionally exhausted while using CGM and insulin technology amid digital health alerts and glucose monitoring devices

A glucose alarm goes off during dinner. Another alert appears at 2 a.m. A smartphone app flashes warnings about rising blood sugar before the day even starts. Diabetes technology promises better control, yet for some patients, the nonstop stream of notifications and health data can feel mentally exhausting. Clinicians are …

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Cancer Therapy Is Changing Diabetes Management: What Clinicians Need to Know Now

Doctor discussing diabetes oncology care with a cancer patient while reviewing glucose monitoring and immunotherapy-related hyperglycemia risks.

Cancer treatment is evolving rapidly, and with that progress comes a new challenge for clinicians managing glucose disorders. As immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) and PI3K inhibitors become more widely used in oncology, therapy-related hyperglycemia is appearing more often in clinical practice. Many patients receiving cancer treatment now face unexpected glucose …

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