Diabetes

Prediabetes diagnosed in older (70+) adults rarely leads to diabetes
Prevalence of prediabetes is high in older adults, but return to normoglycemia (or death) is more common than progression to diabetes.
My artificial pancreas
Patient-driven, DIY technology to manage type 1 diabetes is gaining popularity—and science is finally taking it seriously

FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor-based glucose monitoring system approved in Canada

Offers customizable real-time alarms and approved for use by children ages four and older and adults with diabetes.
The emotional load of managing diabetes

Whether it is dealing with day-to-day management, which can cause what is known as ‘diabetes dis-tress,’ or experiencing major depressive disorder, it is important to recognize the toll that diabetes may have on your patients.
Study shows which blood glucose meter HCPs choose most often to help patients achieve self-management goals
US FDA removes boxed warning about risk of leg/foot amputations with canagliflozin

Healthcare professionals and patients should continue to monitor for new pain, tenderness, sores, ulcers and infections in the legs and feet
New-onset diabetes seen in patients with COVID-19, and those with existing diabetes have increased risk of severe COVID-19

International diabetes researchers establish global registry to further study patients with COVID-19–related diabetes
New practice tool summarizes key points about GLP-1 receptor agonists for type 2 diabetes

Diabetes Pharmacists Network issues downloadable guide designed to support optimal use of GLP-1 receptor agonists
SGLT2 inhibitors associated with a reduced risk of major cardiovascular event: study

A retrospective multicentre cohort study demonstrated that the use of sodium-glucose cotransporter type 2 inhibitors (SGLT2) is associated with a reduced risk of major cardiovascular event (MCE) in people with type 2 diabetes compared to use of a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor (DPP-4).
Website provides advice on COVID-19 and childhood diabetes all in one place

Good quality Information was previously hard to access for families

Prediabetes diagnosed in older (70+) adults rarely leads to diabetes

My artificial pancreas

FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor-based glucose monitoring system approved in Canada

The emotional load of managing diabetes

Study shows which blood glucose meter HCPs choose most often to help patients achieve self-management goals

US FDA removes boxed warning about risk of leg/foot amputations with canagliflozin

New-onset diabetes seen in patients with COVID-19, and those with existing diabetes have increased risk of severe COVID-19

New practice tool summarizes key points about GLP-1 receptor agonists for type 2 diabetes

SGLT2 inhibitors associated with a reduced risk of major cardiovascular event: study

Website provides advice on COVID-19 and childhood diabetes all in one place