Diabetes

The HCPLive Diabetes condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and insights on diabetic and cardiometabolic diseases. This page consists of interviews, articles, podcasts, and videos on the research, treatment and development of therapies for type 1 and type 2 diabetes, as well as related endocrinological conditions and illnesses.

FDA Clears Freestyle Libre 2 iOS App For Diabetes Management

August 02, 2021

Article

The app will deliver up-to-the-minute glucose data in patients using Freestyle Libre 2 glucose sensors.

Gut Microbial Diversity Linked to Benefit in Insulin Resistance, Lower Risk of T2D

July 29, 2021

Article

Higher microbiome α diversity had an association with less T2D and lower insulin resistance in individuals without diabetes.

FDA Approves First Interchangeable, Biosimilar Insulin for Treatment of Diabetes

July 29, 2021

Article

Data show no clinically meaningful difference between insulin glargine-yfgn and insulin glargine in matters of safety, purity and potency.

Dapagliflozin Linked to Cost-Effective, Improved Outcomes in Patients with HFrEF

July 28, 2021

Article

Data show dapagliflozin was projected to add 0.63 quality-adjusted life-years at an incremental lifetime cost of $42, 800.

Harold Bays, MD: Exploring Benefits and Outcomes of GLP-1 RA Treatment

July 24, 2021

Video

Harold Bays, MD discussed the effectiveness of GLP-1 RA in treatment, as well as the development of oral semaglutide.

FDA Approves Treatment for Pediatric Type 2 Diabetes Patients

July 23, 2021

Article

Exenatide extended-release represents the first regulatory approval for a once-weekly glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) for pediatric patients with type 2 diabetes.

Patients Stress Flexibility in Scheduling Diabetes Test After Gestational Diabetes

July 21, 2021

Article

Data show while women with GDM wanted to be responsible for their own health, an annual reminder and combined appointments would help to screen for T2D.

Final Thoughts: Awareness and Communication in Diabetes

July 17, 2021

Video

Thought leaders in diabetes provide closing remarks about the importance of continuous awareness of glycemic control in patients as well as the need for effective communication between patients and providers.

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Diabetes Management

July 17, 2021

Video

A panel of experts in the treatment of diabetes discusses the importance of self-management of blood glucose levels and emphasizes the need for multidisciplinary care teams and referrals for optimal disease management.

Progression of Gestational Diabetes to T2D Linked to Increased Glucose Level

July 16, 2021

Article

Data show risk factors included education level and increased glucose level did not have signficant impact on BMI and body fat of children.