TYPE1DIABETES

This study tested a new mobile app called Petit Cactus, which uses photo recognition to help people with type 1 diabetes count carbohydrates in their meals. Over 70 Canadian participants used the app for three months to see if it was easy to use and if using it was linked to bett…

This study tested a new care program called '4T' for children and teens recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. The program focused on teamwork, clear targets, modern technology like glucose monitors, and keeping blood sugar in a tight, healthy range. Researchers wanted to see i…

This study tested whether a new insulin infusion set could be worn safely and effectively for up to 7 days at a time. 260 adults with type 1 diabetes used the set at home with their Tandem insulin pumps for about 3-4 months. Researchers measured how often the sets lasted the full…

This small study tested whether delivering butyrate—a natural compound—directly to the colon could help people with type 1 diabetes. Researchers wanted to see if this approach could make the body respond better to insulin and lower blood fat levels. Six adults with type 1 diabete…

This small, completed study tested how accurate a new wearable ketone monitor is compared to standard finger-prick tests. Sixteen adults with type 1 diabetes who use insulin pumps wore the device for two weeks while following special diets. The main goal was to see if the new mon…

This study aimed to better understand diabetes by measuring a hormone called pancreatic polypeptide in people with type 1 and type 3c diabetes. Researchers tested 36 adult participants after a meal to see if the entire pancreas is affected in type 1 diabetes, not just the insulin…

This study aimed to understand how type 1 diabetes affects bone development in children during their critical growth years. Researchers followed 40 children with diabetes and 40 healthy children for two years, measuring bone strength and structure. They wanted to see if blood sug…