Guidelines updated for reducing hypoglycemia risk in diabetes
Dec 30, 2022
Strong recommendations include use of glucagon preparations that do not need reconstitution, and real-time continuous glucose monitoring for those receiving multiple daily injections.
Senior living celebrates ‘big wins’ in proposed $1.7 trillion omnibus package
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 21, 2022
Senior living advocates are claiming “major victories” for the industry following the release of the proposed $1.7 trillion congressional year-end spending bill on Monday.
Insulin rationing reported by 16.5 percent of insulin users
Oct 18, 2022
Variation was seen among subgroups, with rationing in 11.2% of those aged 65 years and older and 20.4% of younger persons.
Doubling of type 1 diabetes cases anticipated globally from 2021 to 2040
Sep 27, 2022
The highest burden of new cases is expected to be in low- and middle-income countries.
FDA warns of cybersecurity risk with certain Medtronic insulin pumps
Sep 20, 2022
An equipment issue may allow someone to break in and cause the pump to deliver too much or too little insulin to the patient.
Inflation Reduction Act has mixed value for older adults, experts say
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 17, 2022
President Biden signed into law Tuesday the Inflation Reduction Act, which has significant healthcare provisions. According to one industry expert, however, the legislation falls short on helping older...
Multidose BCG protects against COVID-19 in at-risk individuals
Aug 16, 2022
An efficacy of 92% was found among at-risk COVID-19-unvaccinated individuals with type 1 diabetes.
How will new federal legislation cut drug costs?
Aug 12, 2022
Under the law, Medicare will now be allowed to negotiate the cost of some drugs, and vaccines will be free for Part D recipients.
Older adults with Type 1 diabetes have lower grip strength
Jun 15, 2022
Additionally, lower diastolic blood pressure was seen with type 1 diabetes versus matched controls.