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New hope from the 'seven year switch' in type 1 diabetes
New research has shown that the rapid decline in insulin production that causes Type 1 diabetes continues to fall over seven years and then stabilises.
Jun 8, 2018
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More rapid decline in kidney function for diagnosed diabetes
(HealthDay)—Individuals with diagnosed diabetes have more rapid kidney function decline than those without diabetes, according to a study published online June 1 in Diabetes Care.
Jun 7, 2018
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Decades of type 1 diabetes linked to mild drop in cognition
People who live with type 1 diabetes for very long duration show signs of mild decreases in cognitive abilities, primarily in memory, compared to those who don't have the disease, Joslin Diabetes Center researchers have shown.
Jun 5, 2018
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A young life lost to high insulin prices
(HealthDay)—Alec Smith was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes shortly before his 24th birthday. When he turned 26, he lost his health insurance. Less than a month later, he lost his life because he couldn't afford the exorbitant ...
May 29, 2018
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CDC interventions targeting diabetes in pregnancy could improve maternal and infant health
Diabetes in pregnant women can have serious health consequences for both mother and baby, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified four target areas in which increased surveillance, screening, ...
May 29, 2018
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2003 to 2014 saw rise in diabetic ketoacidosis admissions
(HealthDay)—The incidence of hospitalization for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and associated costs increased from 2003 to 2014, according to a study published online May 17 in Diabetes Care.
May 22, 2018
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Women with pregnancy-related diabetes may be at risk for chronic kidney disease
Gestational diabetes may predispose women to early-stage kidney damage, a precursor to chronic kidney disease, according to a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health and other institutions. The study appears ...
May 21, 2018
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Dual-hormone system may lower time in hypoglycemia in T1DM
(HealthDay)—For physically active adults with type 1 diabetes, the addition of glucagon delivery to a closed-loop system using wearable sensors with automated exercise detection is associated with reduced hypoglycemia, ...
May 16, 2018
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Patients, health care workers call for affordable insulin
Activists are rallying in Massachusetts, demanding more affordable insulin.
May 12, 2018
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Gestational diabetes may indicate future subclinical renal issues
(HealthDay)—Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) may be an early indicator of subsequent subclinical renal dysfunction, according to a study published online May 4 in Diabetes Care.
May 10, 2018
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