Diabetes

Sex-based disparities in type 1 diabetes begin in pediatric care

February 06, 2023

A systematic review of nearly 100 published studies provides an overview of sex-based disparities in the care of pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes.

Children, adults with autism face heightened risk of cardiometabolic illnesses

February 01, 2023

A systematic review and meta-analysis of nearly 3 dozen published articles details the apparent increase in risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes associated with a diagnosis of autism.

Key Takeaways for Screening and Diagnosis of T1D

January 12, 2023

Kimberly Simmons, MD, provides resources for patients with T1D, and key takeaways for pediatricians screening for and diagnosing T1D in pediatric patients.

Blood Glucose Monitoring in T1D

January 12, 2023

Tina Q. Tan, MD, and Kimberly Simmons, MD, discuss improved methods of monitoring blood glucose levels in patients with type 1 diabetes.

Diabetes in youth expected to rise in coming decades

January 06, 2023

Recent research projects the prevalence of type 1 and type 2 diabetes among youths will rise through 2060.

Emerging Treatments in T1D

January 05, 2023

What treatments are currently available, or what treatments are in development, to try to slow the progression of type 1 diabetes [T1D]?

Approaching T1D Screening Retesting

January 05, 2023

Experts consider how often a patient with a family history of type 1 diabetes needs to be retested.

Lifestyle Management in T1D

December 29, 2022

Tina Q Tan, MD, and Kimberly Simmons, MD, discuss lifestyle changes such as a balanced diet and glucose monitoring in the management of pediatric T1D.

Importance of Screening for T1D

December 29, 2022

Tina Q Tan, MD, and Kimberly Simmons, MD, comment on early screening for pediatric T1D, screening options, and next steps once a child has tested positive for 2 or more autoantibodies.

Stages and Progression of T1D

December 22, 2022

Kimberly Simmons, MD, reviews stages 1, 2, and 3 of pediatric T1D progression.