April 23rd 2025
Zimislecel is an allogeneic stem cell-derived islet cell therapy that could eliminate the need for insulin in those who have type 1 diabetes. Regulatory submissions are expected in 2026, and if approved, would be the second cell therapy for type 1 diabetes.
The Benefits of 'Hands-on' Coaching for Type 1 Diabetes
March 4th 2025In this part 2 video series, Arti Masturzo, M.D., chief medical officer of CCS, shares how coaching those with type 1 diabetes can deliver both measurable health improvements such as significant reductions in A1C levels, and enhanced patient confidence by providing hands-on education and support. Masturzo also addressed how CCS collaborates with healthcare providers and insurers to integrate care, reduce fragmentation and improve adherence to monitoring and treatment through AI-driven efforts.
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Diabetes Association Updates Guidelines for Type 1 Diabetes
January 6th 2025The updated guidelines from the American Diabetes Association emphasize the use of antibody-based screening for type 1 diabetes and recommend that physicians discuss potential use of Tzield, a monoclonal antibody approved to delay the onset of the symptoms of the disease.
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New Study to Explore Impact of Type 1 Diabetes on Children's Brain Development
December 2nd 2024A new nationwide study led by the Keck School of Medicine of USC aims to examine how type 1 diabetes impacts children's brain development and cognitive function, focusing on diverse participants and paving the way for early interventions and better diabetes management.
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Comparing and Contrasting Continuous Glucose Monitors and Insulin Pumps
October 31st 2024The rising popularity of the continuous glucose monitor, which is not the same as an insulin pump, has been a huge advance in type 1 diabetes treatment, according to David Maahs, M.D., M.A., Ph.D., from Stanford University.
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Study Finds More than 20% of Children with Medicaid Receive Metformin for Type 1 Diabetes
August 5th 2024Medicaid children with type 1 diabetes are three times more likely to receive metformin than commercial enrollees even though metformin is only indicated for use in patients with type 2 diabetes.
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