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Sampling technology for managing diabetes

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Diabetes is a critical health problem. More than 30 million Americans have diabetes – but 23 million of them, according to the CDC, are undiagnosed. It is estimated that 30% of the overweight adults have diabetes – and most diabetics are overweight. So what technologies are viewed as useful for the millions with diabetes?

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Five Quick-Takes from the ADA 77th Scientific Sessions

Insulin Nation

Here’s a jet-lagged and sleep-deprived look at five of the trends that we saw from the first three days of the conference: 1. Add-ons to insulin are going to be a thing for Type 1 diabetes. It’s no coincidence, then, that there has been renewed interest in looking at other drugs for treating those with Type 1 diabetes.

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Type 1 Diabetes Can Wear You Down

Insulin Nation

Editor’s note: We strive to provide a complete picture of life with Type 1 diabetes. I was six years old when I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. In my case, it is a form known as brittle diabetes, or Labile diabetes. Diabetes became my Cause. By Aaron D. Always the needles.

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The T1 Female Heart: Avoiding Heart Disease in Your Life

Insulin Nation

Women living with type 1 diabetes have a five times greater risk for heart failure than nondiabetic women. This excess risk appears to be from a combination of factors, including the damage caused by type 1 diabetes and circumstances that are uniquely female, such as hormones, body fat, and disproportionate medical care.

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Acronyms and References

Insulin Nation

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FDA Approves Fast-Acting Fiasp Insulin

Insulin Nation

The drug is now licensed for use with adults with Type 1 diabetes and adults with Type 2 diabetes. Such projections come during a time of rising anger within the diabetes community about insulin pricing. *As In October 2016, the agency withheld approval and asked Novo Nordisk on safety data for Fiasp.

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Type 1 Diabetes Can Wear You Down

Insulin Nation

Editor’s note: We strive to provide a complete picture of life with Type 1 diabetes. I was six years old when I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. In my case, it is a form known as brittle diabetes, or Labile diabetes. Diabetes became my Cause. The world of a child is an amazing place.

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