The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) proudly showcased their new “comprehensive algorithm” for diabetes treatment at their 22nd Annual Conference in Phoenix, AZ, at the beginning of May, replacing their previous algorithm that’s been in place since 2009.
Wait, an algorithm? No, not the technology software kind. Rather, this “algorithm” is a set of complex guidelines for doctors that, according to the AACE, “considers the whole patient, the spectrum of risks and complications for…
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WilD on
December 19, 2012
A few months ago, we got a tip from a researcher about a new product from a company called Tethys Bioscience that can quite accurately predict a person’s likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes. This sounded pretty revolutionary, in large part because it has the potential to save the country billions of dollars in diabetes prevention. But does knowing your risk actually motivate people?! They’ve teamed up with a popular smartphone health app to find…
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WilD on
September 1, 2012
Need help navigating life with diabetes? You can always Ask D’Mine! Welcome again to our weekly advice column, hosted by veteran type 1, diabetes author and educator Wil Dubois. This week, Wil has some advice on how altitude affects insulin and what kind of blood sugar checks might work best for someone snacking between meals — stuff you won’t want to miss!
{Got your own questions? Email us at AskDMine@diabetesmine.com}
Edward, type 1 from Colorado, asks: Does…
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Results of the seven-year-long TODAY study (Treatment Options for Type 2 Diabetes in Adolescents and Youth) are out and as expected, they aren’t pretty.
Bottom line of this study, which is the largest of its kind to ever be done: No matter what medication’s being used, kids and teens have a harder time managing their type 2 diabetes and keeping blood sugars down. Lifestyle interventions and medications aren’t working even when they’re taken as prescribed,…
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