This page of Diabetes Care Community features news articles about the latest developments in diabetes and prediabetes prevention and management.

Dexcom G6 is being gradually phased out in 2026

Dexcom will no longer manufacture the Dexcom G6 CGM System after July 1, 2026.

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Continuous glucose monitoring: seeing is believing

Can you guess the exact weight of something without a scale? The same applies to guessing what your glucose (sugar) level might be at any given time of the day. However, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices make the invisible, visible.

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Lowering blood sugar can halve heart attack risk in people with prediabetes

Lowering blood sugar levels halves the likelihood of serious heart problems in people with prediabetes.

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Are you following your “ABCDE’S” to prevent a heart attack or stroke?

People with diabetes are two to four times more likely to have a vascular “event,” such as a heart attack or stroke. What can you do to prevent this?

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FreeStyle Libre 3 sensors to monitor blood glucose recalled following ties to 7 deaths

Serious health risks can result from undetected, incorrect low glucose readings over extended period

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Manitoba parents want school staff trained to help students with diabetes

Health minister says they’re working to find the best approach

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Sending a child with type 1 diabetes to school can be very daunting for parents. However, there are some things that you can do to ensure that your child is happy, healthy and safe during the school day.

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Type 1 diabetes cured in mice with gentle blood stem-cell and pancreatic islet transplant

An “immune system reset” cured autoimmune, or Type 1, diabetes in mice in a Stanford Medicine study.

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Understanding the stages of type 1 diabetes: from early detection to diagnosis

Type 1 diabetes doesn’t develop overnight – it progresses through several stages before a person shows symptoms or requires insulin.

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DASH diet for hypertension may also prevent diabetes complications

New research suggests that the DASH diet may be one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of diabetes complications.

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Eating healthy to prevent diabetes complications

Having diabetes can mean having a greater risk for heart disease and high blood pressure, kidney disease, eye problems and nerve damage than people without diabetes.

Learn more about diabetes and the DASH diet.

Canada’s mortality rate for chronic kidney disease has increased as cases double worldwide: study

The number of adults living with chronic kidney disease has more than doubled since 1990 to reach nearly 800 million people worldwide, according to a new study.

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What medications are used to protect the kidneys?

There are many things that can be done on a daily basis to manage kidney disease and reduce the risk of kidney damage, including taking medications.

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Treating gum disease could reduce risk of heart attacks and strokes

Intensive treatment of severe gum disease can help prevent arteries from becoming clogged, supporting heart health and reducing the long-term risk of developing cardiovascular diseases such as coronary heart disease and stroke, according to a new clinical trial by researchers.

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A healthy smile can help protect your heart! Diabetes and oral care.

The link between diabetes and dental problems runs in both directions: if you have high blood sugar levels, you are more likely to have dental problems; if you have a dental infection, it can be a hidden cause of high blood sugar levels. Diabetes and oral care is an important part of your diabetes management plan.

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Reducing hurdles to access type 1 diabetes cell therapies in Canada

Cell therapies for type 1 diabetes (T1D) are coming.

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Current trends in diabetes management in Canada: what you should know

There are many developments and innovations occurring in diabetes management in Canada. Read this expert blog to learn more about these trends.

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Hidden ‘type 1.5’ diabetes affects millions of adults. Here’s how to spot it

Misdiagnosis rates for this rare type of diabetes could be complicating treatment for patients

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As researchers delve into the causes, prevalence and treatment of diabetes across the globe, they’re also discovering that some forms of diabetes can be misdiagnosed too.

Learn more about type 1.5 diabetes.

Dexcom G6 is being gradually phased out in 2026

Lowering blood sugar can halve heart attack risk in people with prediabetes

FreeStyle Libre 3 sensors to monitor blood glucose recalled following ties to 7 deaths

Manitoba parents want school staff trained to help students with diabetes

Type 1 diabetes cured in mice with gentle blood stem-cell and pancreatic islet transplant

DASH diet for hypertension may also prevent diabetes complications

Canada’s mortality rate for chronic kidney disease has increased as cases double worldwide: study

Treating gum disease could reduce risk of heart attacks and strokes

Reducing hurdles to access type 1 diabetes cell therapies in Canada

Hidden ‘type 1.5’ diabetes affects millions of adults. Here’s how to spot it

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Dexcom G6 is being gradually phased out in 2026

Lowering blood sugar can halve heart attack risk in people with prediabetes

FreeStyle Libre 3 sensors to monitor blood glucose recalled following ties to 7 deaths

Manitoba parents want school staff trained to help students with diabetes

Type 1 diabetes cured in mice with gentle blood stem-cell and pancreatic islet transplant

DASH diet for hypertension may also prevent diabetes complications

Canada’s mortality rate for chronic kidney disease has increased as cases double worldwide: study

Treating gum disease could reduce risk of heart attacks and strokes

Reducing hurdles to access type 1 diabetes cell therapies in Canada

Hidden ‘type 1.5’ diabetes affects millions of adults. Here’s how to spot it

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