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Type 2 diabetes devices and technology

EASD 2020 News

LIBERATES trial results: Hypoglycemia reduction with post-ACS flash monitoring in type 2 diabetes

The results of the phase 2 LIBERATES trial suggest that flash glucose monitoring could reduce the time people with type 2 diabetes spend in hypoglycemia in the period following an acute coronary syndrome.

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Adaptive and flexible: Closed-loop technology for all

medwireNews talks to one of the pioneers of closed-loop insulin delivery, Roman Hovorka, about his algorithm, his research so far, and his plans for commercialization.

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CGM measures have variable correlation with HbA1c

Glycated hemoglobin levels correlate strongly with continuous glucose monitoring-measured average blood glucose and hyperglycemia, but poorly with hypoglycemia, say researchers.

Expert opinion

Exposure to diabetes technologies: Where now for adult services?

What does the proliferation of diabetes self-management and monitoring technologies in pediatric care mean for the future of adult services? Katharine Barnard looks at the situation in England. 

Get more on: Devices and technology | Pediatric diabetes

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d-Nav system helps people with type 2 diabetes optimize insulin doses

The d-Nav system, which calculates insulin dose adjustments according to glucose levels, can help people with type 2 diabetes achieve larger reductions in glycated hemoglobin levels than with healthcare professional support alone, shows a randomized trial in The Lancet.

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

Journal article

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

In this study, glucose concentrations obtained using  point-of-care testing and core laboratory instruments were assessed to duplicate typical scenarios experienced in healthcare [read more].
Blaurock MG et al. Diabetes Ther 2018. doi: 10.1007/s13300-018-0495-0

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

Expert opinion editorial

The right device at the right time: Optimizing the benefit

Advisory Board member Katharine Barnard scrutinizes the opinion that clinicians should rely on glycemic outcomes when weighing the decision to prescribe a diabetes device [read more].

Get more on: Devices and technology | Glycemic control in type 1 diabetes | Glycemic control in type 2 diabetes

Journal article

Long-term effect of the color record method in self-monitoring of blood glucose on metabolic parameters in type 2 diabetes: A 2-year follow-up of the Color IMPACT study

This article evaluates the potential long-term effect of two different color indication methods for self-monitoring of blood glucose on metabolic parameters in insulin-treated type 2 diabetes [read more].
Nishimura A et al. Diabetes Ther 2018. doi: 10.1007/s13300-018-0457-6

Get more on:  Devices and technology | Type 2 diabetes

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Closed-loop delivery improves inpatient glucose control in type 2 diabetes

Fully closed-loop insulin delivery results in a markedly improved time in range among inpatients with type 2 diabetes receiving noncritical care, researchers have reported.

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03-07-2023 | Flash glucose monitoring | News

Flash glucose monitoring linked to type 2 diabetes treatment intensification

Use of intermittently scanned continuous glucose monitoring is associated with an increased likelihood for treatment intensification in people with type 2 diabetes, a study shows.

03-01-2023 | Flash glucose monitoring | News

One-off pre-consultation isCGM use helpful in type 2 diabetes

A short period of intermittently scanned continuous glucose monitoring prior to a first endocrinologist consultation can improve glycemic outcomes for people with type 2 diabetes, report the SPOT FIRST study researchers.

12-15-2022 | Continuous glucose monitoring | News

Eliminating CGM cost barriers reduces disparities in use

Fully subsidizing continuous glucose monitors could overcome disparities in their use by people with diabetes, suggests research conducted in adults enrolled in a US Medicaid program.

Downloadable slides

FreeStyle Libre - Young boy using scanner

10-31-2018 | Slideset | Collection

FreeStyle Libre collection

These slide sets summarize the results of clinical studies and randomized controlled trials investigating the use of flash glucose-sensing technology in patients with diabetes.

Funded by an educational grant from Abbott Diabetes Care

Journal articles and book chapters

07-17-2020 | Flash glucose monitoring | Article

The Impact of Flash Glucose Monitoring on Glycaemic Control as Measured by HbA1c: A Meta-analysis of Clinical Trials and Real-World Observational Studies

The authors report on ameta-analysis of real-world observational studies on the impact of flash continuous glucose monitoring on glycemic control as measured by HbA1c.

12-13-2018 | GLP-1 agonists | Review | Article

GLP-1RAs in type 2 diabetes: Mechanisms that underlie cardiovascular effects and overview of cardiovascular outcome data

Sposito AC et al. Cardiovasc Diabetol 2018; 17: 157. doi: 10.1186/s12933-018-0800-2

12-07-2018 | Pathogenesis | Review | Article

Melatonin in type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity

Katamitri A, Jockers R. Nat Rev Endocrinol 2018. doi: 10.1038/s41574-018-0130-1

12-05-2018 | Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease | Article

A round trip from nonalcoholic fatty liver disease to diabetes: molecular targets to the rescue?

Lonardo A, Lugari S, Ballestri S et al. Acta Diabetol 2018. doi: 10.1007/s00592-018-1266-0

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.

Downloadable slides

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.

Themed collections

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.

Independent Medical Education

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.