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What's New in September 2025?
Episode 17 of BDI Briefs, “Reaching A1C Goals with T1D: A national peek at reality”
In this month’s episode of BDI Briefs, Dr. Polonsky highlights the results from a fascinating new study that describes how people with T1D are now doing in the United States. Over the past decade, there has been a sizeable rise in the numbers who have achieved an A1C < 7.0% as well as a remarkable increase in the use of diabetes technology. This is pretty good news, but—as he will discuss– we still have a good long way to go! https://youtu.be/74dXpwS_Kvc
Last chance! Research opportunity for people with type 2 diabetes
Study recruitment is almost completed for BDI’s new research project which is investigating an innovative diabetes education program. However, we still have room for a few more people with type 2 diabetes. This opportunity might be right for you if you are ready to get on track with your diabetes, were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes less than 10 years ago, live anywhere in the U.S. and your last A1C was 7.0% or higher.
The study is examining how innovative new approaches to diabetes education might help to improve glucose outcomes and quality of life outcomes. Participants will be randomly assigned to take part in one of two different live, online, group education programs. Each group program will be lively and informative, and will meet once weekly for 5 weeks in a row. Also, half of the participants will receive a continuous glucose monitor and free supplies. If you are at all interested, don’t delay!
To find out more and see if you might qualify, click here to apply. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SJ8NS6P
Or for more information, email us at [email protected] or call us at 858-336-8693.
NEW Scientific Publication
Dr. Polonsky was proud to lead the team in the development, completion and publication of a new randomized controlled trial: Does Continuous Glucose Monitoring Use Prompt Greater Engagement in Self-Management? A Randomized Controlled Trial Focusing on Adults with Type 2 Diabetes. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40781797/
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Recent Publications
During 2024, BDI staff authored or co-authored 24 scientific publications (which includes the 3 new ones highlighted above) and 8 published abstracts at major scientific meetings. You can see the full list right HERE. Our work has covered a wide range, including studies on diabetes distress, the value of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) for people with diabetes, the impact of diabetes medications on quality of life, the benefits of diabetes technology for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, diabetes stigma, and more.
Insulin Pen Needle Reuse in U.S. Adults with Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study on Patterns, Motivations, and Educational Implications
Susan Guzman · Natalie Bellini · Lucille Hughes · Pasha Javadi ·Camilla Schanche · Maria Muccioli · Lori Berard Received:
The Potential of Inhaled Insulin Therapy in Overcoming Treatment Barriers in People with Insulin-Treated Diabetes
Korey K Hood, William H Polonsky Abstract Barriers to insulin therapy remain a critical challenge for individuals with insulin-treated diabetes, contributing