Tuesday’s Daily Piece: Tandem Control – IQ Expanded Approval and Lixisenatide

Technology in the form in insulin pumps, CGMs and apps have transformed the daily living with diabetes. Insulin pumps and CGMs are invaluable tools for pediatric and adult persons living with diabetes. Having options in terms of the best insulin pump and CGM for the individual living with diabetes is key. Now pediatrics specifically children 6 – 13 years old have the option of Tandem Control – IQ, hybrid closed loop system, as the FDA has expanded approval to this age group. Please click below to learn more about this exciting expanded approval of Tandem Control – IQ.

https://www.healio.com/news/endocrinology/20200618/fda-clears-interoperable-insulin-pump-for-pediatric-use?M_BT=4557970002905

https://diatribe.org/tandems-control-iq-cleared-ages-6-13-automated-insulin-delivery-children

Tandem's Control-IQ Hybrid Closed Loop Algorithm Submitted to FDA ...

Recently published data from trial with lixisenatide, short acting (daily injection) GLP-1 agonist, showed a significant delay in gastric emptying and reduction of postprandial glucose. Lixisenatide has a role in significantly reducing postprandial glucose. Please click below to learn more about the trial data.

https://www.endocrinologyadvisor.com/home/topics/diabetes/type-2-diabetes/effects-of-short-acting-glp-1-receptor-agonists-treatment-on-gastric-emptying/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ea-update-hay-20200623&cpn=&hmSubId=lgd8VCc5wdc1&hmEmail=6uDHAmJj0tD-ewCsWh7M6oKmz9R2geZa0&NID=&email_hash=51466cd2e70cdac06bc0cab2420cd276&mpweb=1323-96815-6605859

What is Adlyxin (Lixisenatide) Used For? Side Effects and Dosage

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