# D-News **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-share/d-news/76.md?page=4 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 5 --- ## [Another study on COVID-19 and diabetes (from France)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/another-study-on-covid-19-and-diabetes-from-france/9896)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2020, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/another-study-on-covid-19-and-diabetes-from-france/9896 "2020-06-24T19:27:12Z")
Just came across this. I am not sure if it’s yet another study or if it’s been mentioned before. Much the same conclusions as others, but this one adds some interesting details that others may not have addressed, such as… --- ## [Metformin and Covid](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/metformin-and-covid/9894)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 2:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/metformin-and-covid/9894 "2020-06-23T14:40:39Z")
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-science/diabetes-drug-may-lower-covid-19-death-risk-in-women-key-immune-cells-fail-to-respond-to-virus-idUSKBN23T2TP --- ## [Medtronic 780G](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-780g/9862)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 11:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-780g/9862 "2020-06-12T23:37:08Z")
Medtronic issued a press release summarizing the results of the 780G pivotal trial. Evidently the 780G can be set for a target BG of 100, and doesn’t require as many calibrations. It says the people in the trial stayed… --- ## [D-tech updates](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/d-tech-updates/9848)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 2:26am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/d-tech-updates/9848 "2020-06-10T02:26:07Z")
--- ## [Gvoke 0 co-pay coupon program](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/gvoke-0-co-pay-coupon-program/9640)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 6:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/gvoke-0-co-pay-coupon-program/9640 "2020-05-19T18:52:36Z")
--- ## [News from the Dexcom Q1 2020 conference call](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/news-from-the-dexcom-q1-2020-conference-call/9711)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2020, 8:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/news-from-the-dexcom-q1-2020-conference-call/9711 "2020-05-03T20:29:41Z")
The Dexcom Q1 2020 conference call was held 4/28/20, and a transcript is available at https://seekingalpha.com/article/4340791-dexcoms-dxcm-ceo-kevin-sayer-on-q1-2020-results-earnings-call-transcript There were two item… --- ## [Improving hospital care for PWDs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/improving-hospital-care-for-pwds/9674)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2020, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/improving-hospital-care-for-pwds/9674 "2020-04-20T18:55:02Z")
--- ## [Oramed Oral Insulin?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/oramed-oral-insulin/6718)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2020, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/oramed-oral-insulin/6718 "2020-03-06T18:58:39Z")
Based on the Seeking Alpha article, oral insulin might actually be financially feasible, but will it actually come to market and when? Seeking Alpha: The Math Behind Oramed’s Oral Insulin Suggests It’s Economically Viab… --- ## [WHO pilot project to improve access to insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/who-pilot-project-to-improve-access-to-insulin/9334)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/who-pilot-project-to-improve-access-to-insulin/9334 "2020-02-26T17:23:42Z")
--- ## [Medtronic Recall from November - 630 and 670 Retainer Ring](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-recall-from-november-630-and-670-retainer-ring/9309)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2020, 7:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-recall-from-november-630-and-670-retainer-ring/9309 "2020-02-14T19:21:32Z")
https://www.medtronicdiabetes.com/customer-support/product-and-service-updates/notice12-letter?elqTrackId=2983a68746ca45e3bcbd47503dd18bbe&elqaid=483&elqat=2 I am including this even though it is a bit stale because I c… --- ## [Stick-on disposable artifical pancreas?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stick-on-disposable-artifical-pancreas/9280)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stick-on-disposable-artifical-pancreas/9280 "2020-02-07T19:46:40Z")
“The \[daily\] adhesive patch monitors blood sugar and has doses of insulin pre-loaded in tiny microneedles on the patch to deliver medicine quickly when glucose levels reach a certain level. The insulin delivery slows … --- ## [Mastering Diabetes conference starts jan 15 - focus on food - online](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mastering-diabetes-conference-starts-jan-15-focus-on-food-online/9129)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/mastering-diabetes-conference-starts-jan-15-focus-on-food-online/9129 "2020-01-13T17:47:57Z")
Hi - a buddy of mine just forwarded this along. I won’t be attending and can’t vouch for the content, but thought some of you might be interested??? Hi Brad, If you or anyone you love is concerned about type 1, typ… --- ## [WaPo article about DIY diabetes tech](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/wapo-article-about-diy-diabetes-tech/8930)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2019, 6:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/wapo-article-about-diy-diabetes-tech/8930 "2019-12-24T18:50:24Z")
--- ## [UK House of Commons Speaker diagnosed with T1D](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/uk-house-of-commons-speaker-diagnosed-with-t1d/8937)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 12:26am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/uk-house-of-commons-speaker-diagnosed-with-t1d/8937 "2019-12-23T00:26:49Z")
Another example of being unlimited. Just before last week’s UK general election, the speaker of the House of Commons was diagnosed with T1D at age 62. He decided to reveal his diagnosis when an interviewer making a do… --- ## [Ypsopump just approved in Canada](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ypsopump-just-approved-in-canada/7539)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ypsopump-just-approved-in-canada/7539 "2019-12-22T17:59:10Z")
There are now FOUR choices of insulin pump in Canada. :slight\_smile: Shakes up my own pump decision a bit - I’d just settled on t:slim but was waiting to see what their app is like (supposed to appear in the App Store a… --- ## [Bipartisan legislation to cut skyrocketing cost of insulin & iLet Bionic Pancreas System granted Breakthrough Device Designation](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bipartisan-legislation-to-cut-skyrocketing-cost-of-insulin-ilet-bionic-pancreas-system-granted-breakthrough-device-designation/8938)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2019, 10:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bipartisan-legislation-to-cut-skyrocketing-cost-of-insulin-ilet-bionic-pancreas-system-granted-breakthrough-device-designation/8938 "2019-12-20T22:47:29Z")
Here are two articles I ran across today that I thought would be of interest: https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/degette-reed-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-cut-skyrocketing-cost-of-insulin/ Summary of Legislat… --- ## [16 Indy students were accidentally given insulin at school](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/16-indy-students-were-accidentally-given-insulin-at-school/8444)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/16-indy-students-were-accidentally-given-insulin-at-school/8444 "2019-11-12T17:11:44Z")
--- ## [FAA to allow some insulin users to pilot commercial flights](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/faa-to-allow-some-insulin-users-to-pilot-commercial-flights/8588)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2019, 1:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/faa-to-allow-some-insulin-users-to-pilot-commercial-flights/8588 "2019-11-02T01:39:09Z")
--- ## [Something to look forward to: 2020 Tour de Cure bike/ walk event on Boston's North Shore](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/something-to-look-forward-to-2020-tour-de-cure-bike-walk-event-on-bostons-north-shore/8515)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/something-to-look-forward-to-2020-tour-de-cure-bike-walk-event-on-bostons-north-shore/8515 "2019-10-19T16:08:53Z")
Hi - I had a chance to ride this a couple of years ago and it is a wonderful route. It’s a big event, sponsored by your friends at the American Diabetes Association. So if you’re diabetic, you get a snazzy red shirt a… --- ## [NPR story on challenges of obtaining supplies](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/npr-story-on-challenges-of-obtaining-supplies/8348)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/npr-story-on-challenges-of-obtaining-supplies/8348 "2019-09-27T20:46:00Z")
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/09/18/744117217/its-not-just-insulin-diabetes-patients-struggle-to-get-crucial-supplies --- ## [Changes to mitochondria drive inflammation in type 2 diabetes, not glucose](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/changes-to-mitochondria-drive-inflammation-in-type-2-diabetes-not-glucose/8205)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 9:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/changes-to-mitochondria-drive-inflammation-in-type-2-diabetes-not-glucose/8205 "2019-08-28T09:28:01Z")
Dr Ponder shared this on Facebook the other day. This is potentially a big deal and course change in the understanding of diabetes complications --- ## [Conquering peaks (and diabetes) 50 times in 50 days](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/conquering-peaks-and-diabetes-50-times-in-50-days/7922)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2019, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/conquering-peaks-and-diabetes-50-times-in-50-days/7922 "2019-08-22T16:34:21Z")
Unlimited: --- ## [News from the Tandem Q2 2019 conference call](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/news-from-the-tandem-q2-2019-conference-call/8019)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2019, 3:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/news-from-the-tandem-q2-2019-conference-call/8019 "2019-08-07T03:17:45Z")
The Tandem Q2 2019 conference call was held on August 1st, and a transcript is available at https://seekingalpha.com/article/4280541-tandem-diabetes-care-inc-tndm-ceo-john-sheridan-q2-2019-results-earnings-call-transcrip… --- ## [News from the Dexcom Q2 2019 conference call](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/news-from-the-dexcom-q2-2019-conference-call/8020)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 3:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/news-from-the-dexcom-q2-2019-conference-call/8020 "2019-08-02T15:15:36Z")
The Q2 2019 Dexcom conference call was held on July 31, 2019, and a transcript is available at https://seekingalpha.com/article/4279982-dexcom-inc-dxcm-ceo-kevin-sayer-q2-2019-results-earnings-call-transcript They are c… --- ## [ADA Issues Time-in-Range Targets for CGM Use](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ada-issues-time-in-range-targets-for-cgm-use/7701)
**Author:** [@EdD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/EdD)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ada-issues-time-in-range-targets-for-cgm-use/7701 "2019-08-01T18:49:02Z")
Nothing revolutionary but I find it helpful to read updated versions of these papers Happy to see 3 of the pages of references and acknowledgements. Press Release Report (.pdf) --- ## [Tidepool loop agreement with dexcom and Medtronics](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tidepool-loop-agreement-with-dexcom-and-medtronics/7842)
**Author:** [@T1john](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1john)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 9:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tidepool-loop-agreement-with-dexcom-and-medtronics/7842 "2019-07-15T21:16:15Z")
Has anyone else heard of the new contracted agreement between tidepool loop, dexcom and medtronic. It will allow the new medtronic 780g to use tide pool to interoperate with dexcom g-6. It also has Bluetooth to integrate… --- ## [Can you live well with type 1 diabetes for 81 years?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-you-live-well-with-type-1-diabetes-for-81-years/7898)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2019, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-you-live-well-with-type-1-diabetes-for-81-years/7898 "2019-07-13T21:01:13Z")
One of those remarkable stories, similar to @Richard157’s: --- ## [Medtronic and FDA "recall" 600 series pumps](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-and-fda-recall-600-series-pumps/7891)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2019, 2:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medtronic-and-fda-recall-600-series-pumps/7891 "2019-07-12T02:58:21Z")
For those that have not seen it already in the news, Medtronic and the FDA have done a “recall” on the 600 series pumps. This isn’t the “OMG I have to.mail my pump back” kind if recall, it’s more of an “gosh golly this … --- ## [Chemists discover structure of glucagon fibrils](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/chemists-discover-structure-of-glucagon-fibrils/7782)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/chemists-discover-structure-of-glucagon-fibrils/7782 "2019-06-27T19:40:17Z")
Very interesting study published in Nature Structural and Molecular Biology. Chemists have discovered the structure of the glucagon fibrils that form when glucagon is dissolved in liquid. --- ## [Diabetes product and tech news from ADA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-product-and-tech-news-from-ada/7691)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-product-and-tech-news-from-ada/7691 "2019-06-13T22:30:01Z")
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