The AJMC® Type 1 Diabetes compendium is a comprehensive resource for news and interviews about this chronic autoimmune condition.
TB Vaccine Shows Protection Against COVID-19 in People With T1D
June 3rd 2024In the course of investigating the use of Bacillus Calmette-Guérin for high-risk individuals who have type 1 diabetes (T1D), researchers hoped—and found—that BCG could substantially reduce the chance of those with T1D contracting COVID-19; BCG has historically been used to prevent tuberculosis (TB).
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HHS officials are moving forward with a plan to produce 4.8 million doses of H5N1 avian flu vaccine; Novo Nordisk’s long-acting insulin had a greater risk of excessively lowering patients’ blood sugar without offering better sugar level management; Los Angeles County launched an ambitious effort to tackle medical debt.
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Vitamin D Plus Other Treatment May Prolong Partial Response in T1D
March 17th 2024This secondary analysis follows initial results from a phase 3 trial, which suggested that vitamin D supplementation with ergocalciferol improved insulin sensitivity, subsequently slowing the rise of insulin requirements in patients who have type 1 diabetes (T1D).
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Unlocking T1D Risk: Environmental and Genetic Factors Investigated
February 22nd 2024Outside of genetics, which has a well-documented link to the risk of type 1 diabetes (T1D), investigators detail available research spanning a variety of factors, including viral infections, pesticide exposure, and the gut microbiome.
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Hospitalized Children With Diabetes May Be Able to Continue Safe Use of Home Pumps, Suggest Findings
February 17th 2024Using home insulin pumps when hospitalized was relatively safe compared with hospital-managed pumps and insulin injections among more than 2700 children admitted to a single hospital center.
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Research Letter Shines Spotlight on Low Screening for HF Among Patients With T1D
February 10th 2024The findings follow endorsement of the screening measure from the American Diabetes Association, which recommended the practice to identify patients who have type 1 diabetes (T1D) who could benefit from targeted strategies to prevent symptomatic heart failure (HF).
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Bolus Insulin Injection Frequency, Smart Pen Engagement Linked With Glycemic Control in T1D
January 22nd 2024A real-world study conducted across 9 European countries found that bolus injection frequency and engagement with a smart pen to administer insulin were associated with improved glycemic control among young adult patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D).
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Real-Time CGM Shows Benefits Over Intermittently Scanned CGM in T1D
January 16th 2024In a systematic review and meta-analysis, real-time continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) demonstrated benefits in terms of time in range, hypoglycemia, and hyperglycemia among patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D).
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