More articles about: Type 1 Diabetes
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Examining mental health and reducing stigma in diabetes
Research at Michigan Medicine has been working to improve the psychosocial concerns related to diabetes, which often pose issues for people living with the condition
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A diabetes device that makes a lot of “Sense”
Living with diabetes at such a young age comes with challenges, but those challenges have inspired Jackson, now 8 years old, to come up with ways for people like him to live a little easier with a new device called "SensePod".
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Having clinicians involved in research improves outcomes in diabetes, obesity care
Having clinicians involved in research supports better outcomes and care for patients with diabetes, obesity and related complications.
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Research with a purpose
Alyssa Dreffs, originally a patient, is now a researcher with personal motivation behind her work.
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High blood sugar and suPAR levels independently worsen COVID-19 outcomes
The largest study to investigate the role of inflammatory biomarkers in hospitalized COVID-19 patients uncovers risk factors for worse health outcomes in those with diabetes.
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6 management habits to reduce disparities in pediatric type 1 diabetes
In type 1 diabetes, new research identifies critical ways to improve blood sugar management across different demographic groups.
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100 years of insulin
An endocrinologist discusses the history of the life-saving drug and its importance in diabetes management.
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Precision medicine helps identify “at-risk rapid decliners” in early-stage kidney disease
A novel therapeutic may halt rapid kidney function in some type 1 diabetic kidney disease patients.
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Societal Determinants of Health Drive Serious Diabetes Complications
Lowering blood sugar levels and shedding weight can help combat diabetes complications, but researchers say this “one size fit all” approach ignores other risk factors.
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Diabetes 101
An estimated 25.8 million people in the United States are living with diabetes – but many still don’t understand the basics of the condition.
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Does High Blood Sugar Worsen COVID-19 Outcomes?
Preliminary observations of COVID-19 patients with diabetes inspired an algorithm for glucose monitoring that’s suspected to help combat the virus’ serious complications.
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How Diabetes and Obesity Affect the Brain
Through a Q&A, a physician-scientist explains his latest research in the area
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A Wife and Mother Turned Diabetes Research Crusader
When Elizabeth Weiser Caswell had two of three sons diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, she became relentless in her pursuit of more diabetes research, education and a cure. Now, her family is giving a $30 million gift to U-M in her honor.
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Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Spend About $2,500 a Year in Health Care Costs
While insulin comprises a big part of diabetes expenses for children and adults, diabetes-related supplies can cost even more.
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What to Know About COVID-19 if You Have Diabetes
An endocrinologist with diabetes shares guidance on how to manage the condition during the pandemic.
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