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Endocrinology
What are the long-term outcomes of neonatal hypoglycemia?
June 28, 2021
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.
Extended-wear insulin infusion set leads to greater satisfaction in type 1 diabetes
June 28, 2021
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.
Can food insecurity lead to poorer type 2 diabetes outcomes?
June 27, 2021
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.
How early childhood nutrition influences future cardiometabolic risks
June 27, 2021
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.
How low socioeconomic status influences disparities in diabetes care
June 26, 2021
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.
Using provider education to expand specialty diabetes care to the underserved
June 26, 2021
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.
Examining the efficacy of a closed loop system for treating type 1 diabetes
August 28, 2020
Type 1 diabetes treatment has improved dramatically over the years. A new study examines the efficacy of a closed loop system.
Breastfeeding has impact on future BMI
June 19, 2020
Breastfeeding has many benefits and a new report indicates that it could helpful in reducing body mass index (BMI) in newborns at greater genetic risk for overweight and obesity.
BMI tied to hidradenitis suppurativa risk
June 09, 2020
A recent Danish study examines the connection between body mass index (BMI) and the risk of developing hidradenitis suppurativa in adulthood.
Examining the prevalence of prediabetes in pediatrics (VIDEO)
May 20, 2020
For Contemporary Pediatrics, Dr Bobby Lazarra discusses a survey study published in JAMA Pediatrics that looks at the prevalence of prediabetes in the pediatric population of the United States.