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Why Some Young Adults Lose Diabetes Control After Leaving Pediatric Care

Young adult with type 1 diabetes transitioning from a pediatric diabetes clinic to an adult endocrinology practice, illustrating the challenges of the transition to adult diabetes care.

The transition from pediatric to adult diabetes care is one of the most challenging periods in the lives of young people with diabetes. While many adolescents successfully manage their condition with the support of pediatric diabetes teams, moving into adult healthcare often coincides with worsening blood glucose control, missed appointments, …

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When Depression Treatment Conflicts With Diabetes Management

Healthcare concept illustrating depression and diabetes management, featuring a patient experiencing emotional distress alongside diabetes monitoring supplies, medications, and a balance scale representing the challenge of balancing mental health treatment with metabolic health.

Depression and diabetes management often overlap in ways that make treatment decisions more complicated. Patients with type 2 diabetes frequently experience depression, and depression can make daily self-care harder. However, some commonly prescribed antidepressants and psychotropic medications may contribute to weight gain, worsen insulin resistance, or complicate long-term metabolic control. …

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DSMES 2.0: What the New ADA Standards Mean for Referral, Delivery, and Follow‑Up

A diabetes educator demonstrating a glucose meter during a DSMES session with diverse patients and digital health tools.

The future of diabetes care hinges on personalized support—and that includes updates to how we educate and empower patients. With the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) 2025 Standards of Care redefining the framework, education for self-managing diabetes in 2026 is no longer a one-time intervention but a lifelong journey. Clinicians, educators, …

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