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.
Twiist automated insulin delivery system FDA cleared for children 6 years and up with T1D
March 18th 2024Integrated data from a continuous glucose monitoring device (CGM) and an insulin pump to automate insulin delivery allow AID systems to manage patient blood sugar levels more "effectively," according to Sequel.
Higher burden of care associated with loneliness in caregivers of children with type 1 diabetes
January 4th 2024Results demonstrated that caregiver burden scored a 2.14 on the caregiver burden scale, which is within the average burden level, though a higher burden of care is associated with a higher sense of loneliness. These results can help health care professionals develop a family-centered treatment plan.
Maternal study satisfaction enhances visit compliance in children at risk for diabetes
December 21st 2023A study in the European Journal of Medical Research revealed that higher maternal study satisfaction, older maternal age, and paternal participation were linked to better compliance in visits for children at risk of type 1 diabetes.