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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a life-threatening infection caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).1Â Diabetes mellitus is one of the most frequent comorbidities, related to hospitalization due to SARS-CoV-2 infection, as well as a risk factor for disease severity, ...
ATTD 2025 showcased 36 startups revolutionizing diabetes care with innovations like non-invasive monitoring, AI diagnostics, and real-time health tools. Awarded grants highlighted ATTD’s commitment to advancing personalized, tech-driven solutions that empower patients and transform global diabetes management.
The 17th ATTD Conference (Amsterdam, 19–22 March 2025) showcased major innovations in diabetes care. The 15-day Dexcom G7 CGM proved accurate and user-friendly. The RADIANT trial showed Omnipod® 5 significantly improved glucose control over injections in type 1 diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, the 2IQP Study highlighted benefits of AID systems. Teplizumab also showed potential to enhance glycaemic stability in newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes, reinforcing the role of technology and immunotherapy in advancing diabetes management.
Diabetes is a chronic disease associated with both acute and chronic complications. Many advances have been introduced throughout history to address these problems. While each clinical breakthrough was welcomed with relief and the expectation that a solution had been discovered, ...
It is with great pleasure that we present this latest issue of touchREVIEWS in Endocrinology, which brings together a diverse array of high-quality articles focused on the evolving landscape of endocrine disorders. The importance of patient-centred care is exemplified in ...
The prevalence of diabetes during pregnancy is rapidly increasing. In the USA alone, an estimated 1–2% of pregnant women have type 1 diabetes (T1D) or type 2 diabetes (T2D), and an additional 6–9% develop gestational diabetes.1 From 2000 to 2010, the prevalence of gestational ...
The latest clinical evidence surrounding the MiniMed 780G system focuses on expanding its access to younger children with type 1 diabetes. The hope is that by extending its use to children aged 2-6 years, its automated insulin delivery could significantly reduce the burden of diabetes management for families.
Tthe American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE) is a global, inclusive community of endocrine-focused members and stakeholders from diverse professional backgrounds.
‘Closed-loop’ systems mark a significant advancement in managing type 1 diabetes. These systems which continuously monitor glucose levels and automatically deliver insulin through a pump, help many individuals with type 1 diabetes maintain optimal glucose levels with greater ease. In this episode, we explore the progress, challenges and impact of these innovative technologies with Endocrinology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Dr Diana Isaacs, and highlight their future potential.
Despite the increasing body of knowledge of treatment strategies for diabetes, many patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are still in a persistent state of poor glycaemia.1,2Â In clinical practice, achieving optimal glycaemic targets is challenging; the reasons are ...
Acromegaly is a chronic disease caused by an excess of growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1).1,2Â Besides facial and acral changes, systemic complications lead to decreased quality of life and survival rates.3Â The primary goal of acromegaly treatment ...
The incidence of diabetes has increased in recent years, and advances in technology have allowed for multiple ways to predict the outcomes of patients with diabetes, and have improved quality of life and lowered morbidity and mortality.1Â For decades, glycated ...
Worldwide prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is steadily increasing due to rising levels of obesity over the past 40 years caused by sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy eating habits. Diabetes now ranks ninth among the top ten causes of death ...
Recent advances in technology have changed the landscape for managing diabetes treatment. Thanks to innovations such as connected insulin pens, sensor-augmented pump systems, automated insulin delivery, integrated mobile applications and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems, people with diabetes now have ...
In this touchENDOCRINOLOGY interview, Prof. Carol Levy (Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY, USA) discusses her study which evaluated adults with type 2 diabetes using the t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ technology to show ...
Insulin pumps are electronic devices that help you stabilise your blood glucose levels and control your diabetes. Control-IQ technology could be a powerful management solution for therapy needs of individuals living with type 2 diabetes. In this touchENDOCRINOLOGY interview, Prof. Carol ...
ONWARDS 4 compared once-weekly insulin icodec with once-daily insulin glargine, both in combination with mealtime insulin. The objective of the trial was to assess the efficacy and safety of insulin icodec in people with type 2 diabetes treated with basal and bolus ...
Insulin icodec offers a reduction in dosing frequency of injectable therapies to once weekly, which may improve convenience, adherence, and quality of life over once-daily basal insulin analogs. In this touchENDOCRINOLOGY interview, Prof. Chantal Mathieu (University Hospital Gasthuisberg Leuven, Leuven, ...
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