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Pediatric diabetes and hypoglycemia

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Variable CGM benefits in high-risk subgroups

Continuous glucose monitoring is well accepted and reduces time in hypoglycemia among older individuals with type 1 diabetes, report researchers in JAMA.

DKA prevalence with newly diagnosed pediatric type 1 diabetes remains high

A major study of children from three continents suggests that diabetic ketoacidosis remains unacceptably high among those newly identified with type 1 diabetes and shows few signs of improving.

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Protocol with point-of-care testing improves speed, accuracy of DKA diagnosis

Implementing a nursing protocol that includes point-of-care testing at triage reduces the time to diabetic ketoacidosis diagnosis and the number of unnecessary intravenous placements in the pediatric emergency department, say researchers.

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Data highlight opportunities to diagnose type 1 diabetes before DKA onset

Children with type 1 diabetes are more likely than their non-diabetic peers to seek primary care for a number of specific conditions in the year before their diagnosis, which could aid detection before the onset of diabetic ketoacidosis, say researchers.

Interactive patient case study

Renal complications in diabetic ketoacidosis

This 15-minute case presents likely causes of renal complications in diabetic ketoacidosis and explains how to identify the signs and symptoms of renal complications to ensure early initiation of appropriate treatment.

Get more on: Diabetic ketoacidosis | Pediatric diabetes | Nephropathy

Interactive patient case study

Hypoglycemia and technology

This 15-minute 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.

Get more on: Hypoglycemia | Devices and technology | Pediatric diabetes

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Fluid management strategy absolved of neurologic injury blame in childhood DKA

Neither the rate of administration nor the sodium chloride content of replacement fluids given to children with diabetic ketoacidosis influences their neurologic outcomes, show the results of the PECARN DKA FLUID Study.

Journal article

Glycemic impact of non-nutritive sweeteners: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials was conducted to quantitatively synthesize existing scientific evidence on the glycemic impact of non-nutritive sweeteners [read more].
Nichol AD, Holle MJ, An R. Eur J Clin Nutr 2018. doi: 10.1038/s41430-018-0170-6

Get more on: Type 2 diabetes | Glycemic control | Diet and nutritional management

View from the clinic

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 [read more].

Get more on: Devices and technology | Psychosocial care | Type 1 diabetes | Type 2 diabetes

Journal article

Physical activity in youth with type 1 diabetes: a review

This review synthesizes recent literature related to physical activity and health outcomes for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes [read more].
Tully C et al. Curr Diab Rep 2016; 16: 85. doi: 10.1007/s11892-016-0779-6

Get more on: Pediatric lifestyle interventions | Pediatric obesity | Type 1 diabetes

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05-04-2023 | Flash glucose monitoring | News

Reduced acute complications for young people using CGM

Data from the DPV cohort show a reduced risk for severe hypoglycemia and diabetic ketoacidosis among children and young people with type 1 diabetes using continuous glucose monitoring rather than self-monitored blood glucose.

06-10-2022 | COVID-19 | News

Pandemic ‘exacerbated’ existing trends in ketoacidosis at diabetes diagnosis

Analysis of childhood type 1 diabetes diagnoses across 13 countries indicates that the conditions created by the COVID-19 pandemic worsened pre-existing increasing trends in ketoacidosis at diagnosis.

04-06-2022 | ADA 2022 | Conference coverage | News

Bionic pancreas removes math from diabetes

The iLet bionic pancreas closed-loop insulin delivery system provides good glucose control without the need for the user to count carbohydrates, show findings from the pivotal trial.

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07-06-2017 | Psychosocial care | Themed collection | Collection

Psychosocial care in diabetes

This content collection summarizes recent publications dealing with various aspects of psychosocial care in patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

This collection has been developed on behalf of Diabetes UK

Journal articles and book chapters

27-06-2018 | Metformin | Article

Metformin monotherapy in children and adolescents with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Japan

Matsuura N et al. Diabetol Int 2018. doi: 10.1007/s13340-018-0361-3

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

22-06-2018 | Monogenic diabetes | Review | Article

Monogenic diabetes in children and adolescents: Recognition and treatment options

Sanyoura M, Philipson LH, Naylor R. Curr Diab Rep 2018; 18: 58. doi: 10.1007/s11892-018-1024-2

16-06-2018 | Risk factors | Review | Article

Methods for measuring risk for type 2 diabetes in youth: The oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)

Chen ME, Aguirre RS, Hannon TS. Curr Diab Rep 2018; 18: 51. doi: 10.1007/s11892-018-1023-3

Guidelines

Guidelines

A convenient single access point, providing diabetes professionals with links to a comprehensive set of clinical practice guidelines from a wide range of relevant organizations.

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Slides

Downloadable PowerPoint slide sets containing a variety of high-quality images and illustrations from Springer Nature’s library of published figures.

In practice

Practice tips

Practical information, guidance, and helpful resources for diabetes healthcare providers. Comprised of practical approaches, case studies, and more.

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Themed collections

Compendia of selected, recently published, free full-text journal and book content from Springer Nature and other publishers on a particular topic within diabetes management, as recommended by our Editorial Board.

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Independent Medical Education

Educational programs building upon the most current research and professional practice recommendations, with the aim of enabling more efficient diagnosis, optimizing treatment, and improving patient outcomes.