Diabetes
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Liraglutide seems safe, effective in children already on metformin
Liraglutide seems to be safe and effective for children and adolescents with type 2 diabetes who are already on metformin therapy.
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Cigna, Express Scripts to offer $25 cap on 30-day insulin supply
The new patient assistance program would cap out-of-pocket costs for a 30-day supply of insulin at $25.
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More sleep can help youth manage type 1 diabetes
More sleep can lead to better glycemic control in youth with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
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Insulin-treated diabetes in pregnancy carries preterm risk
Pregnant women with insulin-treated diabetes or obesity have a significantly greater odds of premature delivery or offspring who are large for...
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AHA: Consider obesity as CVD risk factor in children
The updated AHA scientific statement is aimed at pediatric cardiologists and physicians who care for at-risk pediatric patients.
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Lower prices drive OTC insulin sales at Walmart
Walmart pharmacy employees report more frequent daily sales than did staff at chain pharmacies (CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid).
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FDA approves first interoperable insulin infusion pump
The Tandem Diabetes Care t:Slim X2 device is the first-ever interoperable, alternate controller–enabled infusion pump for insulin delivery in...
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Prenatal valproate and ADHD
The role that mothers play in the link between depression and fathers and daughters.
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Quincy the (diabetic) koala leaves behind more than memories
There are lessons to be gleaned from this furry surgical pioneer, endocrinologist says.
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Cerebral small vessel and cognitive impairment
Flu season intensifies in the last week of 2018.
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Expert calls for better ways to preserve beta cell function in youth
LOS ANGELES – Findings from recently completed multicenter Restoring Insulin Secretion (RISE) Pediatric Medication Study “are discouraging.”