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ADA: Closed-Loop Insulin Improves Glycemic Control
Better glycemic control than conventional subcutaneous insulin therapy in patients with T2DM
AMA Adopts Ethical Guidance on Medical Tourism
Guidelines include helping patients understand risks and benefits, responding compassionately
ADA: T1D, T2D, GDM Before 26 Weeks Tied to Higher ASD Risk
Increased risks of autism spectrum disorder in association with types 1, 2, gestational diabetes
Aspirin Use Doesn’t Cut Cancer Incidence in Older T2DM Patients
In subgroup analyses, reduced incidence of cancer seen in participants aged younger than 65 years
AMA: Docs Declare Drug Shortages Public Health Emergency
AMA calls for greater manufacturer transparency in order to prepare for disasters, mitigate shortages
Percentage of Teens Trying to Lose Weight Decreasing
From 1988-1994 to 2009-2014 increase in prevalence of overweight/obesity, decrease in weight loss efforts
Most Teens, Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes Report Stigma
Stigma is associated with two-fold higher odds of poor glycemic control after adjustment for confounders
E-Cigarettes May Help Some Quit Tobacco Smoking
Interviews show some quitters deliberately switch to e-cigs, while some use both
More Cash-Pay Patients Means Docs Need Billing Strategies
Trend is requiring providers to proactively develop comprehensive policies
BCG Vaccine Tied to Reduced Hyperglycemia in Type 1 Diabetes
Systemic shift in glucose metabolism from oxidative phosphorylation to aerobic glycolysis