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Artificial Pancreas Improves Glucose Control

Posted: Sunday, February 14, 2010

Closed-loop insulin delivery systems can improve overnight blood sugar control and reduce hypoglycemia risk in young patients with Type 1 diabetes, researchers have found.

CGMS Makes Good Blood Sugars Better

Posted: Wednesday, August 12, 2009

For patients with good A1c levels, continuous glucose monitoring will be beneficial, according to a new report.

Study Finds Intensive Glucose Control Halves Complications of Longstanding Type 1 Diabetes -- Improved Long-Term Outlook

Posted: Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Near-normal control of glucose beginning as soon as possible after diagnosis would greatly improve the long-term prognosis of Type 1 diabetes, concludes a study published in the July 27, 2009, issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine, which updates information about the clinical course of Type 1 diabetes.

FDA Approves First Insulin Analog for Use in Insulin Pumps by Children, Adolescents

Posted: Wednesday, March 26, 2008

The FDA has approved insulin aspart (rDNA origin) injection (NovoLog) for continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) by external insulin pump in pediatric patients aged 4 to 18 years. It is the first and only insulin analog approved for this use.

Insulin Pump Therapy for Adolescents is More Effective with Proper Training

Posted: Thursday, November 09, 2006

Researchers have shown that when adolescents are checking their blood sugars 4 to 5 time a day prior to going on the pump, that more than 80% of adolescents will continue with pump therapy and improve their outcomes.

Roche Diagnostics Announces Launch of ACCU-CHEK® Spirit Insulin Pump System

Posted: Thursday, October 19, 2006

New system provides more options for insulin pump users.

Most Children With Type 1 Diabetes Can Achieve Good Glycemic Control

Posted: Thursday, September 07, 2006

In clinical practice, more than two-thirds of children with type 1 diabetes who receive intensive treatment are able to attain glycemic targets.

New Wireless Device Aids in Diabetes Treatment

Posted: Wednesday, August 23, 2006

Using the close-proximity wireless communications standard known as near-field communications (NFC) the device will link glucometers and insulin pumps.

Age Determines Utility of Insulin Pump in Children With Type 1 Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, February 16, 2006

Treating children with type 1 diabetes with continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion - rather than multiple daily injections - improves their long-term glycemic control if they are under 12 years of age, new findings suggest.

For children over 12, while metabolic control levels remain comparable with either process, continuous infusion decreases the typical weight gain

Best to Turn off Insulin Pump During Exercise in Young Diabetics

Posted: Monday, October 03, 2005

Exercising with an insulin pump on among children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes has no benefit, and may increase the risk of late hypoglycemia