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Glucose Control During Physical Activity and Exercise Using Closed Loop Technology in Adults and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes

Dr. Riddell and his former PhD student, Dr. Dessi Zaharieva, recently published an article titled Glucose Control During Physical Activity and Exercise Using Closed Loop Technology in Adults and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes. The article provides strategies and guidance for safe exercise and type 1 diabetes management while using automated insulin delivery. Closed loop […]

Finding Genius Podcast

Dr. Riddell was recently a guest on the Finding Genius Podcast with Richard Jacobs! On the podcast, Dr. Riddell discussed: How an emerging technology could sense when the body is initiating increased activity or exercise, and respond accordingly to keep insulin at the appropriate level Why eating a large carbohydrate-rich meal prior to exercise has […]

Research on Team Novo Nordisk Professional Cyclists with Type 1 Diabetes

Two research articles have recently been published involving Team Novo Nordisk Professional Cyclists with type 1 diabetes. One of the articles investigated factors related to glycemic management among members of the professional cycling team with type 1 diabetes over a 7-day Union Cycliste Internationale World Tour stage race. The study determined that the professional cyclists […]

York Helps to Lead Research to Advance Diabetes Drug to Clinical Trials

From YFile A diabetes drug to prevent low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia) will advance to clinical trials thanks to a US$3.9-million funding commitment to support the completion of pre-clinical activities required to bring the drug to clinical trials. York University researcher Michael Riddell is working closely with Zucara Therapeutics to advance these pre-clinical activities. Riddell […]

Call for Research Papers on Physical Activity and Type 1 Diabetes

Frontiers has a call for research papers on physical activity and type 1 diabetes. They are looking for original research articles and review articles on, but not limited to, the following topics: Benefits of exercise and physical activity; Insulin action and physical activity; Effects of activity type and timing on glycemic balance; Management of food […]