A multicenter, randomized, phase 3b trial, done in collaboration with a UNC School of Medicine researcher, found that once-daily oral semaglutide taken at higher doses of 25mg and 50mg improved regulation of blood sugar levels and weight loss compared to the standard 14 mg dose.

This nationwide clinical trial funded through the National Institutes of Health including participation from patients at the UNC Diabetes Center, led by John Buse, MD, PhD.

Laura Young, MD, PhD, associate professor of medicine, was UNC’s principal investigator for this six-month clinical trial that shows the use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) reduces serious levels of hypoglycemia compared with standard monitoring by daily use of blood glucose finger-stick test strips.

An international team of researchers co-led by UNC School of Medicine’s Karen Mohlke, PhD, conducted the largest-ever genome-wide study of people from across East Asia to uncover the genetic roots of type 2 diabetes.

UNC Children’s is nationally ranked in seven subspecialties, with two in the top 20. UNC Children’s is ranked 16th in the nation for diabetes and endocrinology, and is also ranked 16th for pulmonology.

The American Diabetes Association featured UNC-Chapel Hill diabetes experts and leaders in a video presented at the ADA’s 78th Scientific Sessions this summer.

Pediatric Diabetes & Endocrinology Care Ranked Best in the Southeastern United States.

Fluorescence image of the artificial beta cells. (Gu Lab, UNC-NC State)

In lab experiments and animal models, UNC and NC State researchers led by Zhen Gu, PhD, designed synthetic beta cells to secrete insulin in response to high blood sugar.

The smart insulin patch could be placed anywhere on the body to detect increases in blood sugar and then secrete doses of insulin when needed. (Courtesy of Zhen Gu, PhD)

CHAPEL HILL, NC – A joint effort between diabetes doctors and biomedical engineers could revolutionize how people with diabetes keep their blood sugar levels in check. Painful insulin injections could become a thing of the past for the millions of Americans who suffer from diabetes, thanks to a new invention from researchers at the University …

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Higher Doses of Oral Semaglutide Improves Blood Sugar Control and Weight Loss

Bionic Pancreas Improves Type 1 Diabetes Management Compared to Standard Insulin Delivery Methods

Continuous Glucose Monitoring Reduces Hypoglycemia in Older Adults with Type 1 Diabetes

First-in-Kind Study Reveals Genetic Markers of Type 2 Diabetes in East Asians

UNC Children’s Named to U.S. News’ “Best Children’s Hospitals” for 11th Straight Year

UNC research, diabetes expertise featured in video at international conference

UNC Children’s Named to U.S. News “Best Children’s Hospitals” for 10th Straight Year

Smart Artificial Beta Cells Could Lead to New Diabetes Treatment

Smart Insulin Patch Could Replace Painful Diabetes Injections