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Devices and technology

Blood glucose monitoring

11-06-2019 | Hypoglycemia | ADA 2019 | News

CGM data can predict future severe hypoglycemia

Most hypoglycemia outcomes measured by real-time continuous glucose monitoring can be used to predict future severe hypoglycemia in people with type 1 diabetes, with similar levels of accuracy, study findings indicate.

Lori Berard, Pratik Choudhary

10-02-2019 | Inpatient diabetes | Video | Article

Continuous glucose monitoring devices and insulin dosing apps in hospital

Diabetologist Pratik Choudhary and Nurse Consultant Lori Berard discuss inpatient use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices and insulin dosing apps (8:14).

05-09-2018 | Blood glucose monitoring | Article

Impact of glucose measuring systems and sample type on diagnosis rates of diabetes mellitus

Blaurock MG et al. Diabetes Ther 2018. doi: 10.1007/s13300-018-0495-0

Ambulatory glucose profile

29-08-2018 | Blood glucose monitoring | Editorial | Article

The ambulatory glucose profile: What, why, and how?

Editorial Board member Lori Berard discusses how the ambulatory glucose profile is quietly revolutionizing the analysis of blood glucose and glycemic control for patients and practitioners.

07-08-2018 | Flash glucose monitoring | Article

Practical guidance for treatment of patients with diabetes using flash glucose monitoring: A pilot study

Koide K et al. Diabetol Metab Syndr 2018; 10: 63. doi: 10.1186/s13098-018-0364-z

26-06-2018 | Devices and technology | Review | Article

Technology in the management of type 1 diabetes mellitus: Current status and future prospects

Tauschmann M Hovorka R. Nat Rev Rheumatol 2018. doi: 10.1038/s41574-018-0044-y

21-06-2018 | Inpatient diabetes | Review | Article

Strategies to prevent readmission in high-risk patients with diabetes: The importance of an interdisciplinary approach

Gregory NS et al. Curr Diab Rep 2018; 18: 54. doi: 10.1007/s11892-018-1027-z

16-06-2018 | Cardiovascular disorders | Review | Article

Inpatient glycemic management of non-cardiac CVD: Focus on stroke and PVD

Everett E, Mathioudakis N. Curr Diab Rep 2018; 18: 49. doi: 10.1007/s11892-018-1026-0

Stethoscope on computer keyboard

24-05-2018 | Devices and technology | Review | Article

Telemedicine in complex diabetes management

McDonnell ME. Curr Diab Rep 2018; 18: 42. doi: 10.1007/s11892-018-1015-3

10-05-2018 | Devices and technology | Review | Article

Diabetes care in the digital era: A synoptic overview

Fatehi F, Menon A, Bird D. Curr Diab Rep 2018; 18: 38. doi: 10.1007/s11892-018-1013-5

Digital diabetology

16-05-2018 | Devices and technology | Editorial | Article

Digital diabetology

Editorial Board member Sanjay Kalra presents his view on the march toward greater integration of digital health technologies and how traditional approaches to diabetes management are already changing.

27-04-2018 | Cystic fibrosis | News

HbA1c reflects blood glucose level in cystic fibrosis patients

Researchers have found that, contrary to received wisdom, glycated hemoglobin is an accurate guide to blood glucose levels in patients with cystic fibrosis.

Doctor having a conversation with a patient

28-03-2018 | Devices and technology | View from the clinic | Article

Managing patient expectations for glucose management via a device

As the utility and availability of devices surges, so too do patient expectations. Advisory Board member Katharine Barnard provides key consultation questions to help determine your patients’ greatest needs and obstacles.

Hypoglycemia

02-11-2017 | Hypoglycemia | Practical approach | Article

Practical approaches to diagnosing, treating, and preventing hypoglycemia in diabetes

Using a patient-centered care approach, the authors detail how to work in partnership with a patient to prevent hypoglycemia through evidence-based management of the disease and appropriate education.

07-11-2017 | Pregnancy | News

October Cochrane review round-up

The two diabetes-related Cochrane reviews published in October focused on diabetes during pregnancy; the first covered different methods of glucose monitoring, while the second compared oral antidiabetic agents with insulin, with both concluding that better quality research is needed to draw firm conclusions.

Interactive patient case study

Hypoglycemia and technology

21-12-2018 | Hypoglycemia | Case study | Link

Hypoglycemia and technology

Develop and test your knowledge on the use of different technologies to reduce hypoglycemia risk through this practical example and self-assessment authored by Riccardo Bonfanti and Francesco Chiarelli. This 15 minutes case presents the identification of problematic hypoglycemia and the appropriate use and monitoring of different technologies in the context of reducing the occurrence and risk of hypoglycemia.