Tag: Insulin
Insulin Pumps Offer Better HbA1c Control for Children With T1DM
Fewer ethnic minorities and boys received pump therapy in study
Specific Insulin-Based Exercise Strategies Help in T1DM Pump Tx
Limit by reducing basal rate by 80 percent or stopping pump for moderate or intense exercise
Sleep-Disordered Breathing in REM Linked to Insulin Resistance
Link between sleep-disordered breathing, glucose metabolism varies for REM, non-REM sleep
Insulin Dose Doesn’t Up Mortality in ACCORD Trial
No significant association remained after adjustment for baseline covariates
Premixed Insulin Ups Hypoglycemia in Inpatients
Similar glycemic control as basal-bolus regimen but elevated frequency of hypoglycemia
Add-On Sitagliptin Cuts Risk of Insulin Initiation in T2DM
Risk of insulin initiation lower for sitagliptin versus sulphonylurea as add-on to metformin
Positive Results for Home Use of Closed-Loop Insulin System
Positive findings for 12-week use of closed-loop system compared with sensor-augmented pump therapy
Sleep Affects HOMA-IR in Overweight, Obese Teens
Significant contributors include BMI z-score, age, pubertal stage, total sleep time, sleep efficiency
Long-Acting Analog Insulin Doesn’t Up AMI Risk in T2DM
No significant difference in risk for long-acting analog, other basal insulin therapies
Insulin Resistance Tied to Signs of Cognitive Decline in Women
Specifically, higher HOMA-IR score associated with poorer verbal fluency in women, but not in men
