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Exercise and Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 Diabetics with Insulin Pumps Benefit from Aerobic Exercise

A new study of people with type 1 diabetes who use an insulin pump details how aerobic exercise improved metabolic control and reduced insulin...
Nutrisystem Ice Cream Recall

Nationwide Ice Cream Recall Hits Multiple Brands

An extensive, nationwide recall due to the risk of Listeria monocytogenes has been expanded to include more brands, such as Blue Bunny, Nestle, Nutrisystem...
Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics (DTT) is a monthly peer-reviewed journal

PCC in Diabetes: Does it Improve Glycemic Control?

A new study has found that while patient-centered care (PCC) was associated with significant improvements in both physical and mental quality of life and...
This illustration shows the schematic procedure for the fabrication of a surface-enhanced Raman scattering contact lens via transfer printing.

Glucose-Sensing, Non-Invasive Contact Lens Invented

Researchers have announced an amazing new technology for people with diabetes that could allow blood-glucose level testing via a non-invasive contact lens that samples...
Continuous Glucose-Monitoring

Type 1 Diabetic Adults Should Use CGM, Experts Say

The Endocrine Society issued a Clinical Practice Guideline recommending continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) as the gold standard of care for adults with Type 1...
Good Earth Egg Recall

Eggs Recalled in Midwest Due to Salmonella Contamination

Shell eggs sold in Midwest states are being recalled due to possible health risk. Recall extends beyond retail to also include wholesale, institutions and...
Diabetes and Fragile Bones

Causes of Diabetes Induced Bone Fragility Include Certain Drugs

Expert IOF review explains why people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are at higher risk of bone fragility, including the effect...
Brazil facing rise in chronic conditions

Burden of Chronic Conditions on Latin-American, Caribbean Health Systems Increasing

Six Latin American and Caribbean countries continue to face challenges managing more complex health needs related to certain diseases and conditions. The health systems of...