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Flash CGM Improves Time in Range, HbA1c in Patients with T2D Using Noninsulin Therapies
June 13, 2023

Mean time in range increased by ~10% and time above range decreased by 8.1% in study participants taking as few as a single antihyperglycemic medication.

CGM Uptake for T2D in Primary Care and Endocrinology: Rates, Correlates, Considerations
June 08, 2023

Prescriptions for continuous glucose monitoring for patients with T2D are increasing, a new study finds, and the authors report on characteristics of new CGM users.

Daily Dose: Opioid Use Disorder–Related Telehealth Services, Medications & Risk of Fatal Overdose
April 03, 2023

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Increased Availability of Telehealth Services, Medications for Opioid Use Disorder during COVID-19 Linked to Reduced Risk for Fatal Overdose
March 31, 2023

Findings from new study demonstrate the potential benefits of continuing telehealth services and medications for opioid use disorder.

Daily Dose: Apple Watch for Detection of Atrial Fibrillation
March 29, 2023

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New Data Suggest Apple Watch Algorithm is Accurate in Atrial Fibrillation Detection
March 28, 2023

An Apple Watch feature designed to detect atrial fibrillation was associated with a low rate of false-positive detections and high specificity in persons with AF.

Daily Dose: Electronic “Nudges” to Increase Flu Vaccination Uptake
March 13, 2023

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Electronic “Nudges” Linking Flu Vaccination to Potential CV Benefits Boosted Uptake in Older Adults in Denmark
March 09, 2023

ACC 2023. Electronic nudges highlighting the potential cardiovascular benefits of flu vaccination led to a modest uptake in vaccination rates among older adults in Denmark, according to results of the NUDGE-FLU trial.

Nerivio Prescription Wearable Cleared by FDA for Preventive Treatment of Migraine
March 02, 2023

The prescription remote electrical neuromodulation device is now cleared for both acute and preventive treatment of migraine in those aged ≥12 years, according to Theranica.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Delivered via Mobile App Reduced HbA1c in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
February 28, 2023

ACC 2023. New study found cognitive behavioral therapy delivered via mobile app significantly reduced HbA1c and need for antihyperglycemic intensification compared to use of a control app.