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The FDA has granted Abbott Laboratories approval for its FreeStyle Libre, a wearable sensor designed to continuously monitor glucose levels in adults with diabetes without the need for finger pricks. The device, which can be worn for up to 10 days, is expected to be launched by the end of

Daniel D. Dressler, MD, MSc, SFHM, FACP reviewing Chamberlain JJ et al. Ann Intern Med 2017 Sep 12. Glycemic monitoring, goals, and pharmacologic therapies endorsed by the American Diabetes Association Sponsoring Organization: American Diabetes Association (ADA) Target Audience: All clinicians providing care to patients with type 1 diabetes Background The ADA updates their

Allan S. Brett, MD reviewing Navaneethan SD et al. Am J Kidney Dis 2017 Aug. Highest and lowest glycosylated hemoglobin levels were associated with excess mortality; progression to end-stage renal disease was not associated with glycemic control. In diabetic patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), the relation between glycemic control and mortality or

As in the general population, improvements in all-cause and cardiovascular mortality were seen, but these were smaller in patients with type 2 diabetes. Investigators made use of the Swedish National Diabetes Register to investigate trends in all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease in 36,869 people with type 1 diabetes and 457,473

Rates of new diagnosed cases of type 1 and type 2 diabetes are increasing among youth in the United States, according to a report, Incidence Trends of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes among Youths, 2002-2012, published in the New England Journal of Medicine. In the United States, 29.1 million people

By Amy Orciari Herman Edited by André Sofair, MD, MPH, and William E. Chavey, MD, MS When it comes to managing type 1 diabetes, patient education and training in insulin delivery — rather than choosing between an insulin pump and injections — may be key, according to a study in The BMJ. Over

By Kelly Young Edited by André Sofair, MD, MPH, and William E. Chavey, MD, MS   Many children and adolescents with diabetes aren’t being screened for diabetic retinopathy soon after their diagnosis, according to a retrospective study in JAMA Ophthalmology. For type 1 diabetes, the American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends retinopathy screening 5

Children who spend more than three hours per day in front of their TVs, tablets or smartphones are at greater risk of developing diabetes, according to new research. The study found that children who watch TV, play video games and use electronic devices for three or more hours per day

PORTLAND, OR — Individuals who were overweight or obese when they were young and continued to gain weight had significantly worse physical capabilities 4 decades later compared with their peers whose weight remined normal, independent of other risk factors for cardiovascular disease, in a new study[1]. Specifically, among participants in

Having too much sugar, salt, or fat in your diet can raise your risk for certain diseases. Healthy eating can lower your risk for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and other health conditions.   A healthy eating plan emphasizes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat dairy products; includes lean