The t:slim X2 insulin pump is a small, tubed pump with a color touchscreen. Users can control the pump directly from the device or using an iPhone or Android smartphone app. The t:slim X2 is part of ...
T1D Scout founder Yuta Matsuda explains how the swab-based, at-home genetic testing he developed works – and how it can help more families access type 1 diabetes screening. Type 1 diabetes screening ...
Because GLP-1 receptor agonists slow down digestion, they may delay the absorption of oral medications like birth control pills, which could affect ovulation and fertility. As more people begin taking ...
This educational article was made possible with materials and support from Tandem Diabetes Care. Automated insulin delivery (AID) systems have been traditionally used by people with type 1 diabetes ...
Microdosing is the off-label use of GLP-1 receptor agonists at doses lower than those approved for the treatment of diabetes or obesity. There are numerous reasons people may explore microdosing, ...
A review of how far GLP-1 agonists have come – drugs for type 2 diabetes that help with not only blood sugar management, but with weight loss and heart health too GLP-1 agonists entered the type 2 ...
Many people with diabetes struggle to manage mealtime blood sugar levels, even with new advances in technology. In a clinical trial of adults with type 1 diabetes, the inhaled insulin Afrezza ...
Fully closed loop systems take automated insulin delivery a step further by skipping meal announcements. People with diabetes in the open source community are using fully closed loop systems, and ...
Keeping blood sugars in balance is crucial for people with diabetes. Fenugreek, apple cider vinegar, and supplements like fiber and zinc are all-natural treatments that may help lower glucose levels.
Researchers are exploring the potential benefits of red light therapy, which involves exposing the body to low-level wavelengths of light to enhance cellular energy production. While research is still ...
The American Diabetes Association recently released major diabetes care updates, which include new recommendations on diabetes technology, therapy, and preventative health. The ADA's annual Standards ...
Spinal cord stimulators are being used for the treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a diabetes complication characterized by chronic, painful nerve damage. One system – Nevro HFX – has shown ...