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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 diabetes increased by 56%, and the prevalence of existing diabetes among pregnant […]

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Carol Levy, DTM 2022: Benefits of insulin pump in people living with type 2 diabetes

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Published Online: Nov 24th 2022

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 Levy (Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY, USA) discusses the benefits of insulin pump people in people living with type 2 diabetes and gives a brief overview of the t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ technology.

The abstract entitled: ‘Significant Reduction in Hyperglycemia and High Satisfaction with Use of Control-IQ Technology in Prior MDI and Basal-Only Insulin Users with Type 2 Diabetes was presented at the 22nd Annual Diabetes Technology Meeting, 03-05 Nov, 2022.

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  1. What are the benefits of insulin pump in people living with type 2 diabetes? (0:22)
  2. Could you give us a brief overview of the t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ technology? (1:35)

Disclosures: Carol Levy is a consultant for Dexcom and Eli Lilly and discloses grant/research support from Abbott Diabetes, Insulet and Tandem. 

Support: Interview supported by Touch Medical Media. Interview conducted by Shanice Allen.

Recorded as a highlight of DTM 2022

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