Author: Kayla Hui

The Latinx Diabetes Initiative Provides Culturally Tailored Care To Latinx Patients With Diabetes

Andreina Millan Ferro is centering culturally sensitive diabetes care for Latinx patients with diabetes at the Latinx Diabetes Initiative.

Empowering Youth Through Diabetes Education In Mexico

Yarishdy Mora is the director of the Youth Health Program for Project HOPE in Mexico. She creates platforms that help youth learn about diabetes.

Overweight Adults to Now Be Screened for Type 2 Diabetes At 35

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends overweight and obese adults to get screened for Type 2 diabetes at the age of 35.

Pandemic Homelessness Disproportionately Impacts People With Diabetes

An American Diabetes Association report found that pandemic homelessness hit people with diabetes 48 times harder.

Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 2 App Receives FDA Clearance

On August 2, 2021, the FDA approved the FreeStyle Libre 2 app for adults and children with diabetes, allowing user to access glucose readings directly from their iPhone.

FDA Approves Senza®, Nevro’s High Frequency Spinal Cord Stimulation Therapy For PDN

The Senza System has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of chronic pain associated with painful diabetic neuropathy.

Semglee Receives FDA Approval as First Interchangeable Biosimilar Insulin

Semglee becomes the first interchangeable biosimilar product for the treatment of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

Providing Culturally Sensitive LGBTQ+ Diabetes Health Care

Culturally sensitive LGBTQ+ diabetes health care can decrease stigma and advance diabetes care access for the LGBTQ community.

FDA Approves Kerendia For The Treatment Of Type 2 Diabetes

Kerendia will be available in the U.S. immediately for the treatment of chronic kidney disease associated with Type 2 diabetes.

Using Social Media to Improve Diabetes Care Among Low-Income Chinese Immigrants

Lu Hu discusses how WeChat was used to deliver culturally and linguistically tailored intervention for Chinese immigrants.