Recent advances in management of type 1 diabetes.

BACKGROUND

Management options for people with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) are evolving rapidly. Individuals with T1DM are able to obtain information regarding new therapeutic options online. It is important for all members of the multidisciplinary diabetes care team to keep up with the latest therapies for optimal clinical care of people with T1DM.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this article is to provide an overview of new and changing therapeutic options for management of T1DM.

DISCUSSION: Insulin pumps, continuous and flash glucose monitoring and new insulins are changing the treatment landscape for people with T1DM. As well as access to evidence-based medicine, financial and personal factors play a significant role in influencing management choices.