Treatment for Diabetes Mellitus
This study is evaluating whether smart insulin pens combined with continuous glucose monitoring devices can improve glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes.
See full descriptionAbout the trial for Diabetes Mellitus
Treatment Groups
This trial involves 2 different treatments. Treatment is the primary treatment being studied. Participants will all receive the same treatment. Some patients will receive a placebo treatment. The treatments being tested are not being studied for commercial purposes.
Eligibility
This trial is for patients born any sex aged 18 and older. There is one eligibility criterion to participate in this trial as listed below.
Approximate Timelines
Measurement Requirements
This trial is evaluating whether Treatment will improve 7 secondary outcomes in patients with Diabetes Mellitus. Measurement will happen over the course of 6 months.
Who is running the study
Principal InvestigatorPatient Q & A Section
How many people get diabetes mellitus a year in the United States?
About 24 million Americans have diabetes at the time of the survey. They have increased about 1.3% annually since 1995. Many of those with diabetes do not have usual methods of self-monitoring blood glucose. Almost 8% of adults with diabetes and diabetes-related complications have had at least one amputation. Diabetes-associated mortality decreases with better glycemic control.
What is diabetes mellitus?
Diabetes mellitus is a common disease that contributes to excess mortality and morbidity. Rates rise with age (in men) and there are also ethnic differences. Diabetes causes complications in the kidneys, cardiovascular system, and eyes. The International Diabetes Federation currently estimates that 246 million people, 3 of whom die each day, are affected by diabetes. Prevention of this disease is a global public health objective and diabetes care programs should be introduced at schools.
What are common treatments for diabetes mellitus?
These treatments include diabetes medication, dietary/switching therapy, exercise, and smoking cessation. Diabetes medications are sometimes used to prevent future problems of the heart and blood flow, and lifestyle changes help prevent progressive damage to the vessels which helps prevent the development of atherosclerosis, or hardening of blood vessels.
What are the signs of diabetes mellitus?
The signs of DM include frequent and excessive urination, frequent and uncontrolled high blood sugar or fasting hyperglycemia, painful or swollen feet that do not go away with weight loss, and a red eye and skin lesion (eczema) without a skin rash on the hands and/or feet. Abnormal values in the blood test (e.g., elevated cholesterol level, kidney tests, or low blood pressure) also are signs of DM. In more serious cases, uncontrolled high blood sugar and ketoacidosis are signs if DM.
Can diabetes mellitus be cured?
One out of eight patients with type 1 DM can be cured by a simple, low-cost treatment containing only a single injections of insulin. This regimen might be used to control or even cure DM patients.
What causes diabetes mellitus?
Diabetes mellitus is best understood as a result of interactions among genes, environment, and the pancreas. The pancreas's alpha cells secrete the hormone, insulin, which regulates the amount of glucose in the blood. Diabetes in the young and young adults can be familial, but most cases occur later in life. Diabetes may be diagnosed with increased risk of developing coronary artery disease. Diabetes can cause coronary heart disease in the presence of hyperlipidemia. It is not known whether all forms of diabetes cause heart disease. Diabetes can also cause certain forms of kidney failure and eye problems.
Does treatment improve quality of life for those with diabetes mellitus?
Improvements in quality of life were observed despite persistence of diabetic autonomic neuropathy, suggesting that treatment of peripheral or autonomic neuropathy may improve quality of life even in persons with moderate to severe or longstanding diabetes.
What is the latest research for diabetes mellitus?
The recent research in the development of new treatments for diabetes mellitus and for its complications was very informative and informative. Further research in the area will also enhance our ability to manage diabetes mellitus and its complications.
What is the primary cause of diabetes mellitus?
Diabetes mellitus can be traced back to two major types, the intrinsic and the environmental. The intrinsic type is mostly associated with genetic mutation while the environmental causes are mostly due to diet and stress. The cause of diabetes mellitus is mostly complicated so the primary treatment is with lifestyle changes.
What is treatment?
Current treatment of diabetic polyneuropathy is not effective when compared with treatment of diabetic polyneuropathy in patients without diabetic autonomic neuropathy. When treating diabetic polyneuropathy with [palliative measures], patients who also have diabetic autonomic neuropathy have better outcomes.
What is the average age someone gets diabetes mellitus?
It is important to know the age someone has diabetes mellitus at the time the condition is diagnosed because prevention strategies like the [Dietary Changes to Incorporate a Whole-grain Low-carbohydrate Dietary Pattern(http://www.dietinfo.health-ejournal.org/2016/01/diet-calculation-diet_calculation_text_pdf.pdf)], which are associated with the prevention of diabetes and its complications, need to change based on the age of the person diagnosed with the condition.
Is treatment typically used in combination with any other treatments?
A combination of different agents is sometimes used, either for reasons of efficacy or convenience. These strategies may, at least partially, contribute to a higher incidence of serious adverse effects. Results from a recent paper suggest that patients with diabetes should be informed about the potential presence of this association.