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The Knowing Diabetes AI Concierge is a user-friendly AI tool designed for people with diabetes, their family members, and caregivers. By answering a few questions, you can quickly find nearby diabetes research studies seeking participants. Researchers and program facilitators can also submit their studies, keeping the database current and ensuring participants have access to the latest opportunities in diabetes research.
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Hidden in Plain Sight: Encapsulating Islets to Outsmart the Immune System
Islet cell transplantation is a treatment option for some individuals living with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). However, lifelong suppression of the immune system is required to prevent it from attacking the transplanted islets. Because suppressing the immune system can lead to other health problems, researchers are exploring ways to “hide” transplanted islet cells from the...
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Sniffing out Danger: The Practicality of Diabetic Alert Dogs
Canines have the capability to detect and alert individuals to many different medical conditions, including fluctuation in blood glucose levels due to diabetes. This is largely due to dogs having approximately a 20-fold increase in the brain’s olfactory cells that detect odors (220 million) compared to humans (5 million). They can also recognize visual cues...
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Diabetes and Travel
Travelling with diabetes needs some extra preparation, but proper planning can make the trip safe, enjoyable, and stress-free. Change in routine, meal timing, physical activity, time zones, altitude, and weather can affect sugar levels when travelling. Planning ahead can help avoid problems with blood sugar during vacation. At least 1 month before travelling, it is best to meet with the healthcare provider to review the travel plan and discuss diabetes management for the trip. This...
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