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Type 1 diabetes: Lifestyle interventions

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Gym class jumping on boxes

05-22-2020 | Physical activity | Highlight | News

Hybrid insulin regimen may address type 1 diabetes exercise issues

A proof-of-concept study indicates that taking some basal insulin as a single injection of degludec improves glucose control during and after exercise in people with type 1 diabetes who prefer to remove their insulin pump while exercising.

Tackling clinical inertia: The role of patient engagement

07-16-2018 | Quality of life | Editorial | Article

Tackling clinical inertia: The role of patient engagement

Carmen Soto and David Strain provide their insights on clinical inertia in diabetes care and present the co-production model of open communication as an innovative means to address this widespread clinical issue.

Treadmill

05-25-2018 | Hypoglycemia | Highlight | News

Mini-dose glucagon could help protect against exercise-induced hypoglycemia

Modestly increasing glucagon levels when commencing physical activity could be an effective strategy for preventing exercise-induced hypoglycemia among patients with type 1 diabetes, results of a randomized crossover trial suggest.

Stethoscope on computer keyboard

05-24-2018 | 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

UK nutrition guidelines: A fresh approach

05-22-2018 | Nutritional management | Editorial | Article

UK nutrition guidelines for the prevention and management of diabetes: An update for primary care

Advisory Board member Pamela Dyson underlines the key features for healthcare professionals working in diabetes education, diabetes management, type 2 diabetes prevention, and cardiovascular risk reduction.

New Content Item

05-09-2018 | Diet | Highlight | News

Study suggests benefits of very low carbohydrate intake in type 1 diabetes

A study of type 1 diabetes patients voluntarily following a very-low-carbohydrate diet suggests that the approach could help to achieve excellent control of blood glucose levels.

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03-19-2018 | Diet | Podcast | Article

UK nutrition guidelines: A fresh approach

Board members John Wilding and Pamela Dyson talk about the fresh approach taken to the latest update of the Diabetes UK nutrition guidelines (9:43).

Exercise class

03-14-2018 | Physical activity | Highlight | News

Physical activity beneficial in new-onset type 1 diabetes

Results of an observational study suggest that doing exercise around the time of type 1 diabetes diagnosis could extend the “honeymoon” period of low insulin requirement.

Elderly diabetic patient (symbolic image with models)

02-19-2018 | Older adults | Practical approach | Article

Diabetes in the elderly

This review takes a practical approach to the assessment, nursing care, and medical treatment of diabetes in the elderly, highlighting major challenges and suggesting solutions to common clinical problems.

Hypoglycemia

11-02-2017 | 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.

07-30-2016 | Psychosocial care | Article

Physical activity in youth with type 1 diabetes: A review

Tully C et al. Curr Diab Rep 2016; 16: 85. doi: 10.1007/s11892-016-0779-6