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iLet Bionic Pancreas System Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation
PublishedThe new classification gives this device priority review in the agency’s approval process… Read More “iLet Bionic Pancreas System Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation”
Study Shows How Type 2 Drug Metformin May Promote Healthy Aging
PublishedResearchers identified several biochemical pathways activated by the drug that could have health benefits… Read More “Study Shows How Type 2 Drug Metformin May Promote Healthy Aging”
New Gene Regions Linked to Diabetic Kidney Disease in Type 1
PublishedThe largest study of its kind has identified 16 different areas of the human genome linked to this complication… Read More “New Gene Regions Linked to Diabetic Kidney Disease in Type 1”
Metformin Undergoing FDA Testing for Potential Carcinogen: Report
PublishedThis type 2 diabetes drug, made by various manufacturers, is the latest to come under scrutiny for a common contaminant… Read More “Metformin Undergoing FDA Testing for Potential Carcinogen: Report”
NIH Awards Grant to Develop At-Home Type 1 Diabetes Risk Testing
PublishedWith this government grant, Enable Biosciences hopes to make type 1 diabetes risk assessment easier and more widespread… Read More “NIH Awards Grant to Develop At-Home Type 1 Diabetes Risk Testing”
Dexcom, Walgreens Partner for Easier Access to CGM System
PublishedWalgreens is now distributing Dexcom’s G6 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to Medicare patients at its retail locations… Read More “Dexcom, Walgreens Partner for Easier Access to CGM System”
No Kidney Benefit in Type 1 From Reducing Uric Acid Levels: Study
PublishedResearchers were hopeful that the risk of diabetic kidney disease could be slashed with a generic drug, but this didn’t turn out to be the case… Read More “No Kidney Benefit in Type 1 From Reducing Uric Acid Levels: Study”
Depression Risk in Youth Varies Between Type 1 and Type 2: Study
PublishedDifferent factors are likely to correlate with depression depending on diabetes type, according to a new study. Read More “Depression Risk in Youth Varies Between Type 1 and Type 2: Study”
Blood Marker of Early Beta Cell Death in Type 1 Diabetes Identified
PublishedDetecting the loss of insulin-producing cells early on may allow for targeted therapies in the future… Read More “Blood Marker of Early Beta Cell Death in Type 1 Diabetes Identified”
