New consensus report on adults with type 1 diabetes focuses on individualised care

A group of leading academics teamed up earlier this week to identify the key topics addressed in the first-ever ADA European Association for the Study of Diabetes Consensus Report on the management of adults with type 1 diabetes. 

Director of the USC Clinical Diabetes Programs, Dr. Professor Anne L. Peters said: “We know we have guidance for the management of people with type 1 diabetes, but this gets mixed into broader guidelines."

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DPC Summer Forum to focus on key points from ADA conference

Healthcare professionals will hear how they can improve the care they offer to patients based on the latest research at this year’s DPC Summer Forum.

The DPC Summer Forum – ADA into Practice will explore the main outcomes from the ADA Scientific Conference, with expert diabetes MDT panellists translating key recommendations into practical advice and tips for UK best practice.

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SURPASS-2 results published

Tirzepatide achieved superior HbA1C and impressive weight loss results compared to injectable semaglutide in adults with type 2 diabetes, new research reports. 

All three doses of tirzepatide achieved superior HbA1C and weight reductions compared to semaglutide 1 mg in data simultaneously presented at the American Diabetes Association’s 81st Scientific Sessions (ADA).

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Flash glucose monitoring use associated with a reduction in diabetes distress

Users of the FreeStyle Libre system in the UK have improved glycaemic control and have raised awareness of hypoglycaemia which has reduced diabetes-related distress, latest research reveals.

The result of dealing with the unrelenting demands and limitations inflicted on a person living with diabetes is an important determinant of suboptimal glycaemic control and complications in people living with Type 1 diabetes.

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ABCD nationwide oral semaglutide audit launched at ADA 2021

ABCD launched its nationwide oral semaglutide audit earlier this week. 

The clinical trials with semaglutide suggest that it may be more effective than the other GLP-1 receptor agonists.

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Type 1 diabetes experts from UK and Asia hold meeting

Improving outcomes for people with type 1 diabetes in South-East Asia was the focus of an inaugural meeting of healthcare professionals from the UK and SEA. To read more, click here.

Wales launches first Lipo app to help those living with diabetes

An app to help individuals living with diabetes check for Lipos has recently been developed by healthcare experts and medical organisations across Wales. To read more, click here.

Inequality gap widens for children with type 1 diabetes 

Immediate action from government is required to address the disparity in access to life-changing diabetes technologies, says leading charity Diabetes UK. To read more, click here.

 
 
 

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Feral. That’s the only word for it nowadays as regards to the world of medical twitter. Not sure what the tipping point was. Things changed overall at that time with deep divisions emerging and social media being yet another battleground for seeds of discord. There never really was any winners as the debate rages on about the merits and demerits of that decision, yet somehow the line was drawn. To read more, click here.

 
 

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