Diabetes

About 40% of people who have T1D are not aware of it until they experience an extreme health event; screening in primary care can help reduce the risk, support families.

A quick review of the scope of diabetes in the US and of the gaps in equitable access to care supports the annual call to action from the International Diabetes Federation.

Dual and triple incretin agonists continue to lead the new therapies in the antiobesity pipeline. Here is an at-a-glance update of their progress toward approval.

Find details on advances in the management of type 1 diabetes, utilization of CGM in primary care settings, and optimizing T2D management in older persons.

The only CGM system cleared for 1 year of use in type 1 and 2 diabetes is expected to be available in the fourth quarter of this year, the manufacturers said.

EASD 2024: New data shows survodutide may be beneficial for persons with obesity and MASH.

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Across two clinical trials in the QWINT program, once-wekly efsitora showed comparable A1C reduction to frequently used daily insulins.

The Omnipod 5 is now the first automated insulin delivery system available for both T1D and T2D in the US.

Experts on diabetes provide insights gleaned from the SIMPLE study and outline patient factors that inform treatment decisions.

Medha Munshi, MD, leads a comprehensive discussion on diabetes treatment practices and discusses the role of deprescribing and other treatment adjustments in older adult patients.

Continuing the discussion on a 68-year-old patient, the panel discusses the importance of follow-up and the benefits of combination therapies in older adults.

Focusing on diabetes testing and treatment practices, Conan Tu, MD, MBA, DACD, BC-ADM, presents the profile of a 68-year-old new patient who presents with symptoms in line with a family history of type 2 diabetes.

Conan Tu, MD, MBA, DACD, BC-ADM, presents a case of an 84-year-old patient with diabetes experiencing medication burden and glycemic control challenges.

Experts on diabetes define the concept of homeostenosis and describe the importance of recognizing signs of aging and adapting care to fit the needs of older adult patients.

Medha Munshi, MD, and Conan Tu, MD, MBA, DACD, BC-ADM, begin a discussion on geriatric diabetes care by providing an overview of the condition and gauging physician knowledge with polling questions.

Primary care clinicians can screen at-risk individuals for type 1 diabetes with a single autoantibody panel. It pays to test and educate early, according to this author.

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New study findings suggest that in older adults stable HbA1c within individualized target ranges over time may help reduce risk of Alzheimer disease and other dementias.

The panel concludes its discussion with key takeaways on the optimal care of patients with type 1 diabetes care and thoughts on unmet needs within the treatment space.

Focusing on logistical matters as it pertains to teplizumab administration, the panel discusses infusion site considerations, insurance coverage hurdles, and the process of getting patients approved.

Diabetes specialists outline the patient selection protocol for teplizumab and describe the teplizumab infusion process.

Experts on type 1 diabetes discuss the availability of local medical facilities that offer teplizumab screening and evaluation services for individuals at risk of progression of disease.

Amy Burton, MD, reviews findings from the TN-10 study investigating teplizumab, an anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody, for prevention of diabetes in relatives at risk for T1D.

Diabetes experts discuss the important role of teplizumab in delaying the onset of type 1 diabetes and provide insights on the drug’s mechanism of action.

Following audience polls, the panelists provide clinical insights into their screening practices for patients with type 1 diabetes, highlighting key antibodies they screen for.

Audience polls provide the panel insights into common screening practices for patients with type 1 diabetes.

The panel outlines the stages of type 1 diabetes, focusing on the importance of early intervention to prevent complications of the disease.

A panel of experts on type 1 diabetes (T1D) describe the prevalence and burden of the disease, highlighting the emotional and socio-economic burden extending beyond medical expenses.

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