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Type 1 Diabetes Death Rates Are Declining
According to a recent report, although more people might be getting type 1 diabetes, fewer are dying from it… Read More “Type 1 Diabetes Death Rates Are Declining”
Autonomic Neuropathy Symptoms Common in Type 1 Diabetes
This lesser-known variety of neuropathy sometimes causes no clear symptoms, but about one in five adults with type 1 experiences symptoms from the condition, a new study shows… Read More “Autonomic Neuropathy Symptoms Common in Type 1 Diabetes”
Physical Activity May Reduce Neuropathy Risk in Type 1
In people with longstanding type 1 diabetes, greater physical activity was linked to a lower risk for peripheral neuropathy and better nerve function… Read More “Physical Activity May Reduce Neuropathy Risk in Type 1”
“Death Receptor” Identified as Factor in Type 1 Diabetes
A protein that researchers have called the “death receptor” seems to foster the development of type 1 diabetes, according to a new study… Read More ““Death Receptor” Identified as Factor in Type 1 Diabetes”
Oral Drug for Type 1 Shows Lasting Benefits
Researchers found that people with type 1 diabetes who took the drug verapamil needed less daily insulin for at least two years… Read More “Oral Drug for Type 1 Shows Lasting Benefits”
Menstrual Cycle Not Linked to Glucose Changes With Artificial Pancreas
In women with type 1 diabetes, menstrual cycles didn’t affect blood glucose control or insulin delivery while using an artificial pancreas system, according to a new study… Read More “Menstrual Cycle Not Linked to Glucose Changes With Artificial Pancreas”
Quitting Smoking May Improve Glucose Control in Type 1
Current smokers with type 1 diabetes had worse blood glucose control than former smokers, according to a new study… Read More “Quitting Smoking May Improve Glucose Control in Type 1”
Closed-Loop Therapy a Success in Type 1 Diabetes
For older people with type 1 diabetes, closed-loop insulin pump therapy is linked to more consistent blood sugar control than sensor-augmented therapy, indicates a new study… Read More “Closed-Loop Therapy a Success in Type 1 Diabetes”
JDRF Announces Effort to Support New Low-Cost Insulin Options
The leading type 1 diabetes research and support group has partnered with a nonprofit pharmaceutical company to develop and market new low-cost insulin options… Read More “JDRF Announces Effort to Support New Low-Cost Insulin Options”
Intensive Education Improves Glucose Control in New Type 1 Diabetes
Giving people newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes a thorough education about the condition may lead to much better blood glucose control, according to a new study… Read More “Intensive Education Improves Glucose Control in New Type 1 Diabetes”
