Diabetes
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Already-available drug could help treat type 1 diabetes
DFMO inhibits the polyamine biosynthesis pathway, which plays a role in the inflammatory responses in autoimmune diseases.
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Semaglutide prescribing surged in the past year
General and family practice providers were the most frequent semaglutide providers (30%), followed by internists (15%).
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Metformin, weight management to stop type 2 diabetes in kids
“Weight stabilization and metformin therapy could be important interventions for diabetes prevention in children.”
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Precision medicine takes individual approach to diabetes
“Because diabetes is an incredibly heterogeneous disease, few people are Mr. or Mrs. ‘average’ and one-size-fits-all approaches fail many people...
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Social media makes kids with type 1 diabetes feel less alone
I have had numerous patients – many of whom have struggled to accept their diagnosis – mention with joy and excitement that they were following an...
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AAP advises against low-carb diets for children with diabetes
Pediatric patients with type 2 diabetes should focus on reducing nutrient-poor carbohydrate intake, while those with type 1 diabetes should only...
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Smartphones for children with type 1 diabetes: Cause for concern?
As health care professionals, we owe it to our patients to discuss the ups and downs of technology with our patients. We can’t ostrich our way...
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Medicare announces 10 drugs targeted for price cuts in 2026
People on Medicare may in 2026 see prices drop for 10 medicines, including pricey diabetes, cancer, blood clot, and arthritis treatments.
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Type 1 diabetes management improves as technology advances
Automated insulin delivery systems have reduced A1c levels, but many still are not achieving numbers under 7%.
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A1c not linked to postop complications in kids with diabetes
There is no guidance on the level of elevated A1c that should prompt consideration of delaying surgery.
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Growth hormone links with worse T2D control in adolescents
Researchers hope to “leverage these data to find predictive markers” that could identify adolescents with type 2 diabetes “at risk for...