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Individuals with islet autoimmunity have alterations in intestinal microbiota

Alteration in Intestinal Microbiota Tied to T1DM Susceptibility

Gut microbiomes of seropositive subjects differ from those of autoantibody-free first-degree relatives
A microneedle-array patch ("smart insulin patch") containing glucose-responsive vesicles

‘Smart Insulin Patch’ Holds Promise for T1DM

Patch contains glucose-regulated vesicles, which are loaded with insulin, sensitive to hypoxia
Islet transplantation seems safe and efficient for restoring glycemic control in type 1 diabetes

Islet Transplantation Safe, Efficient in Five-Year Follow-Up

Islet transplantation restores good and lasting glycemic control, prevents severe hypoglycemia
For patients with type 1 diabetes

Physical Activity Inversely Tied to Hypoglycemia With Coma in T1DM

Inverse links also found for PA and HbA1c, diabetic ketoacidosis, retinopathy, microalbuminuria
Researchers are launching a clinical trial to investigate whether repeated injections of the tuberculosis vaccine bacille Calmette-Guérin (or BCG vaccine) holds promise as a treatment for type 1 diabetes. The researchers announced the start of their phase II trial Sunday at the annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association

ADA: Trial Underway for BCG Vaccine in T1DM

Researchers will look at effects in people with longstanding disease
Adolescents with poor glycemic control of their type 1 diabetes can benefit from therapy delivered either via face to face sessions or videoconferencing

Internet-Based Videoconference Viable for Teen T1DM Therapy

Behavioral Family Systems Therapy-Diabetes effective whether delivered face to face or via Skype
The evidence-based family therapy program Behavioral Family Systems Therapy for Diabetes improves both diabetes health outcomes and depressive symptoms among adolescents with type 1 diabetes

Therapy Program Improves Teens’ Diabetes, Depression

Family program is effective whether delivered in clinic or via videoconferencing
Dietary fat

Fat, Protein, Glycemic Index All Modify Postprandial Glycemia

High-fat/protein meals need more insulin than lower-fat/protein meals with same carbohydrate content
For men with type 1 diabetes

CV Autonomic Neuropathy Predicts Urological Issues

Increased odds of erectile dysfunction and/or lower urinary tract symptoms in men with T1DM
Intensive management of type 1 diabetes can reduce the risk of having a diabetes-related ocular surgery by nearly 50 percent

Intensive T1DM Control Greatly Lowers Odds of Ocular Surgery

Even modest period of tight control can lower need for eye surgery