FDA approves first over-the-counter glucose monitor for children
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the first over-the-counter wearable device to track blood sugar in young children.
Jun 15, 2026
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Choosing safer diabetes medications for older adults
Older adults with type 2 diabetes face a difficult trade-off: they are among the most vulnerable to medication-related harms yet are often underrepresented in the clinical trials that guide treatment decisions. A new study ...
Apr 29, 2026
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Can AI manage an entire medical decision process?
Artificial intelligence has already proven it can perform specific medical tasks, such as interpreting X-rays or flagging risks in patient data. But caring for patients is a dynamic process that unfolds over time, requiring ...
Apr 2, 2026
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After total pancreatectomy, most endocrine crises hit within three months
After undergoing a total pancreatectomy, where the pancreas is surgically removed in its entirety, many patients face potentially life-threatening endocrine complications like hypoglycemia and diabetic ketoacidosis. This ...
Feb 28, 2026
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Some babies born 8–10 weeks early can be safely fed milk without risk of gut complications
A major study has found that babies born between 8 and 10 weeks early can be fed with milk through a tube in their stomach straight after birth rather than being given intravenous feeds through a drip.
Oct 21, 2025
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New study sheds light on gaps in post-hospital care for steroid-induced hyperglycemia
A recent study has revealed critical insights into the challenges faced by patients, families, and clinicians in managing steroid-induced hyperglycemia (SIH) after hospital discharge.
Oct 16, 2025
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'Smart insulin' shows promise in reducing hypoglycemia bouts
Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine have discovered a new way to regulate blood glucose levels using a lab-designed protein, possibly opening the door to a new treatment avenue for people with type 1 ...
Oct 9, 2025
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Newly recognized pathway could protect diabetics from hypoglycemia
A new study by the University of California, Davis, shows how cells work together to avoid a sudden drop in blood sugar. Understanding these feedback loops could improve the lives of people with diabetes and help them avoid ...
Oct 2, 2025
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Do no harm: Rethink treating diabetes, hypertension in frail older adults
Effectively managing chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension can greatly improve quality of life, reduce complications and extend longevity for older adults. However, when treatment becomes overly aggressive, it ...
Aug 20, 2025
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Phase III study supports use of canagliflozin for type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents
A Phase III, international, randomized clinical trial assessed the safety and efficacy of canagliflozin for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in children and adolescents.
Aug 4, 2025
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