Diabetes

Using electronic medical record data from 2018-2020 obtained from 24 medical centers across the US, including Johns Hopkins, University of Colorado, and Mayo Clinic institutions, a new study suggests rates of youth onset type 2 diabetes increased 77% during the first year of the pandemic.

Data from the US Department of Health and Human Services has shown an increase in GDM rate from 2016 to 2020, with a greater increase observed from 2019 to 2020.

New research indicates dulaglutide is effective in improving glycemic control in pediatric patients with diabetes.

New research suggests adolescent obesity could increase risk of type 1 diabetes in young adulthood.

An analysis of the SEARCH for Youth in Diabetes details historic and contemporary disparities in insulin pump use for pediatric type 1 diabetes based on racial/ethnic background, household income, and insurance type.

At the 2022 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting, 4 health care professionals spoke of disease states in both women and children caused by climate change, and what HCPs can do to mitigate this crisis.

At the 2022 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting, Carol Duh-Leong, MD, MPP led a discussion on the prenatal risk factors for high birthweight.

Gestational diabetes is a fairly common pregnancy complication. A new study looks into how it can impact a child's future health.

An investigation looks into how the incidence of type 1 diabetes changed during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Diabetic kidney disease is a major cause of end-stage kidney failure. Does acute kidney injury during diabetic ketoacidosis in children with type 1 diabetes increase the risk of future kidney disease?

With both type 1 and type 2 diabetes on the rise in children, it’s important to understand the factors that can lead to the development of diabetic retinopathy.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the AstraZeneca once-weekly injectable therapy for use in children aged 10 to 17 years.

Educating families to alleviate fear in pediatric populations regarding the flu vaccine will improve the vaccination rate and protect high-risk children. Due to the negative effects of the flu in children with diabetes, it is vital that at-risk youth be vaccinated.

A session at the virtual Scientific Sessions for the American Diabetes Association offered some best practices for the diagnosis and treatment of hypoglycemia.

A session at the virtual Scientific Sessions for the American Diabetes Association examined the potential long-term outcomes for a child who experiences neonatal hypoglycemia.

A study presented during a poster session at the American Diabetes Association Virtual 81st Scientific Sessions evaluated performance, safety, and satisfaction of an extended-wear insulin infusion set in patients with type 1 diabetes.

At the virtual Scientific Sessions for the American Diabetes Association, the future of treatment for type 2 diabetes is discussed.

A session at the virtual Scientific Sessions for the American Diabetes Association examines the role food insecurity may play in glycemic control and acute complication among type 2 diabetes patients.

The impact of nutrition in the first years of life on future cardiometabolic health has been generally understood, although gaps about certain populations remain. A session at the virtual Scientific Sessions for the American Diabetes Association sought to fill the gap for Native American children.

Low socioeconomic status is a main driver of disparities in health care. A presentation at the virtual Scientific Sessions for the American Diabetes Association addressed how they impact pediatric diabetes care.

For many underserved type 1 diabetes patients the ability to seek specialist care is out of reach for a variety of reasons. One program discussed at the virtual Scientific Sessions for the American Diabetes Association seeks to change that by empowering primary care providers through education to provide much-needed specialist care to those patients.

Disparities in type 1 diabetes care can influence long-term outcomes. A presentation at the virtual Scientific Sessions for the American Diabetes Association examined how the Novel Interventions in Children's Healthcare program performed in reducing inequities in outpatient care access.

Although the mental toll of the pandemic has been high for everyone, it’s been especially difficult for children with chronic diseases such as type 1 diabetes. A session at the virtual Scientific Sessions for the American Diabetes Association addressed how one program tackled these concerns.

Diabetic eye examinations are an important way to improve outcomes for diabetic retinopathy, but are some children missing out?

Previous research has shown that type 1 diabetes can impact the brain. A study examines whether this impact can persist or even worsen.