diabetes
Durham’s BioCryst strikes deal for treatment to combat vision loss linked to diabetes
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals has struck a licensing deal with a Georgia based company for a treatment targeting vision loss among those suffering diabetic macular edema, or DME.
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Study: Bionic pancreas improves type 1 diabetes management compared to standard insulin delivery methods
A device known as a bionic pancreas, which uses next-generation technology to automatically deliver insulin, was more effective at maintaining blood glucose (sugar) levels within normal range than standard-of-care management among people with type 1 diabetes.
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FDA designates High Point’s vTv drug TTP399 as a breakthrough therapy
The High Point-based vTv Therapeutics Inc. has received a designation as a breakthrough therapy by the U.S. FDA for its TTP399 oral supplement that treats type 1 diabetes and psoriasis.
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5 tips to improve medication access for people with diabetes during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many hardships, one of them being access to medications. People with diabetes may encounter barriers to obtaining their medications due to limited transportation, unemployment or overall concern of exposure to COVID-19. Here are tips for patients.
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UNC study: Use of wireless continuous glucose monitoring more effective than finger-stick test strips
A six-month clinical trial from UNC-CH shows the use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) reduces serious levels of hypoglycemia compared with standard monitoring by daily use of blood glucose finger-stick test strips.
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4 NC universities team up to land $5.7M grant for diabetes research center
Four North Carolina universities have teamed up to win a $5.7 million federal grant for diabetes research – the Wake Forest School of Medicine, the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, the Duke University School of Medicine and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. We’ve got the details.
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Orthus Health offers diabetes management platform for free to clients during virus crisis
Orthus Health is offering its diabetes management platform free of charge to its more than 100 clients to help them and employees better manage related issues during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Personalized digital wellness helping people prevent, manage chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease
Digital wellness tools are providing innovative ways for people with chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease to better manage their health.
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