https://medicine.yale.edu/pediatrics/news-rss/?title=News&orgId=113679 A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Diabetes Program en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Thu, 17 Sep 2026 01:59:02 Z https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2026-08-28/fda-authorizes-first-wearable-to-track-both-ketones-and-blood-sugar https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2026-08-28/fda-authorizes-first-wearable-to-track-both-ketones-and-blood-sugar "As a physician, I see how quickly DKA can develop — and how often early warning signs or opportunities to measure ketones are missed," said Dr. Jennifer Sherr, a pediatric endocrinologist at Yale School of Medicine. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.wfsb.com/video/2026/08/25/symptoms-juvenile-diabetes/ https://www.wfsb.com/video/2026/08/25/symptoms-juvenile-diabetes/ Doctors at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital share the signs to look out for when it comes to identifying diabetes in children. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:00:00 Z https://smb.irontontribune.com/article/Abbott-receives-FDA-authorization-for-worlds-first-dual-glucose-ketone-sensing-technology-for-people-with-diabetes/6a8de4b15b3d9368bc022baa https://smb.irontontribune.com/article/Abbott-receives-FDA-authorization-for-worlds-first-dual-glucose-ketone-sensing-technology-for-people-with-diabetes/6a8de4b15b3d9368bc022baa "As a physician, I see how quickly DKA can develop—and how often early warning signs or opportunities to measure ketones are missed," said Jennifer Sherr, MD, PhD, pediatric endocrinologist at Yale School of Medicine. "Abbott's dual glucose-ketone system is meaningful because ketone data is collected in the background, helping provide earlier awareness of rising ketone levels." Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:00:00 Z https://apnews.com/press-release/pr-newswire/press-release-62c5491cb91d9902d00fed6a77267140 https://apnews.com/press-release/pr-newswire/press-release-62c5491cb91d9902d00fed6a77267140 “As a physician, I see how quickly DKA can develop—and how often early warning signs or opportunities to measure ketones are missed,” said Jennifer Sherr, M.D., Ph.D., pediatric endocrinologist at Yale School of Medicine. “Abbott’s dual glucose-ketone system is meaningful because ketone data is collected in the background, helping provide earlier awareness of rising ketone levels.” Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.medtechdive.com/news/5-questions-on-abbotts-glucose-ketone-sensors/828193/ https://www.medtechdive.com/news/5-questions-on-abbotts-glucose-ketone-sensors/828193/ “People don’t think about measuring their ketones,” said Jennifer Sherr, MD, PhD, medical director of pediatric diabetes at Yale School of Medicine. “It’s a missed opportunity.” Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/07/21/30-year-follow-yale-researchers-reconnect-child-participants-metabolic-health-study https://news.yale.edu/2026/07/21/30-year-follow-yale-researchers-reconnect-child-participants-metabolic-health-study For more than three decades, Yale researchers have partnered with young people across the state to better understand the biological factors underlying metabolic health. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pediatrics/news-article/womens-health-research-at-yale-funds-obesity-ovarian-aging-diabetes-cancer-autoimmunity-research/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pediatrics/news-article/womens-health-research-at-yale-funds-obesity-ovarian-aging-diabetes-cancer-autoimmunity-research/ Women’s Health Research at Yale announced the five latest pilot projects to join its program, and a partnership with Yale Cancer Center. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/06/25/paradigm-shifting-treatment-pediatric-diabetes-cleared-fda https://news.yale.edu/2026/06/25/paradigm-shifting-treatment-pediatric-diabetes-cleared-fda Yale’s Kevan Herold was the senior investigator on a clinical trial which showed that the drug teplizumab—recently approved for pediatric patients with Stage III type 1 diabetes—delays the progression of the disease. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pediatrics/news-article/meet-cerella-craig-mph-program-manager/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pediatrics/news-article/meet-cerella-craig-mph-program-manager/ Meet Cerella Craig, MPH, who serves as a program manager in the Yale Department of Internal Medicine. She supports the research operations of Ania Jastreboff, MD, PhD, and Richard Kibbey, MD, PhD, in the Section of Endocrinology and Metabolism. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pediatrics/news-article/team-hosts-successful-adulting-with-diabetes-day/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pediatrics/news-article/team-hosts-successful-adulting-with-diabetes-day/ As it has each spring for over a decade, the Yale Pediatric Diabetes Program held an “Adulting with Diabetes Day” on May 19. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.dailymail.com/health/article-15882221/Godzilla-body-weight-arthritis-heart-disease.html https://www.dailymail.com/health/article-15882221/Godzilla-body-weight-arthritis-heart-disease.html A new weight‑loss jab could help tackle arthritis, heart disease and sleep apnoea - while also driving dramatic slimming, a major trial suggests. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/us/the-promises-and-pitfalls-of-glp-1-drugs/ar-AA252sMX?ocid=Peregrine https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/us/the-promises-and-pitfalls-of-glp-1-drugs/ar-AA252sMX?ocid=Peregrine There are now more than a dozen approved GLP-1 drugs, some in pill form, and there are newer versions on the way. Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/yale-medicine-magazine/article/what-mitochondria-really-do/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/yale-medicine-magazine/article/what-mitochondria-really-do/ Yale School of Medicine researchers explore the many functions of mitochondria—and how their malfunction can contribute to a broad range of diseases. Mon, 25 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/21/science/retatrutide-weight-loss-drug.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/21/science/retatrutide-weight-loss-drug.html People who got the injection, retatrutide, lost 28 percent of their body weight on average after 80 weeks, Eli Lilly said. Fri, 22 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://people.com/eli-lilly-retatrutide-new-drug-dramatic-weight-loss-results-11981402 https://people.com/eli-lilly-retatrutide-new-drug-dramatic-weight-loss-results-11981402 In a clinical trial, the new weight-loss medication retatrutide led to "clinically meaningful weight reduction," with the highest dose linked to a 30% reduction in average body weight. Thu, 21 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15838447/New-drug-curbs-appetite-burns-calories-powerful-weight-loss-treatment-like-exercise-jab.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15838447/New-drug-curbs-appetite-burns-calories-powerful-weight-loss-treatment-like-exercise-jab.html A new drug that curbs appetite and helps users burn more calories is the most powerful weight-loss treatment ever, a major trial reveals. Thu, 21 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.sciencenews.org/article/type-1-diabetes-screening-children https://www.sciencenews.org/article/type-1-diabetes-screening-children Identifying children with early signs of type 1 diabetes makes a difference to their health. A new study suggests wider screening is effective. Thu, 21 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pediatrics/news-article/sherr-wins-wld-inspire-award-from-american-diabetes-association/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pediatrics/news-article/sherr-wins-wld-inspire-award-from-american-diabetes-association/ Jennifer Sherr, MD, PhD, professor of pediatrics (endocrinology), will be recognized at the kickoff of the 2026 American Diabetes Association annual meeting with the W!LD Inspire Award. Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/health/food-noise-obesity-drugs-glp-1.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/health/food-noise-obesity-drugs-glp-1.html Before the new obesity drugs came on the market, almost no one used the term food noise. If researchers can clarify the source of this inner buzz and what makes it go away, that could lead to a clearer understanding of what causes obesity in the first place. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/rise-early-onset-diabetes-looming-crisis-2026a1000c57 https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/rise-early-onset-diabetes-looming-crisis-2026a1000c57 It is an epidemic,” said Jennifer Sherr, MD, professor of pediatrics and medical director of the pediatric diabetes program at Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut. When asked to explain what makes it an epidemic — uncontrolled glycemic levels, more youngsters being diagnosed — she replied with “All of the above.” Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/health/a70791946/retatrutide-triple-agonist-medications/ https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/health/a70791946/retatrutide-triple-agonist-medications/ “We’ve never seen weight loss at this level before,” says Ania Jastreboff, MD, PhD, the director of the Yale Obesity Research Center at the Yale School of Medicine, who has been involved in research on the drug. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260307213228.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260307213228.htm In a recent study, researchers found that lowering parent stress can help protect young children from obesity. When parents practiced mindfulness and stress-management skills, their children showed healthier eating patterns and avoided the weight gain seen in families that only focused on diet and exercise. The study was led by Yale Child Study Center faculty members Rajita Sinha, PhD, and Wendy Silverman, PhD, with Professor of Medicine Ania Jastreboff, MD, PhD. Jastrebroff also serves as the medical director at Yale Stress Center. Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/03/04/enough-blame-and-shame-science-behind-obesity-and-glp-1s https://news.yale.edu/2026/03/04/enough-blame-and-shame-science-behind-obesity-and-glp-1s In a new book, Yale endocrinologist Ania Jastreboff teams up with Oprah Winfrey to transform how we think about health, weight, and obesity. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pediatrics/news-article/stigma-to-science/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pediatrics/news-article/stigma-to-science/ Yale research helped redefine obesity as a chronic metabolic disease and advanced next-generation treatments. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pediatrics/news-article/insulin-and-the-first-insulin-pump-how-yale-advanced-diabetes-care/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pediatrics/news-article/insulin-and-the-first-insulin-pump-how-yale-advanced-diabetes-care/ Yale researchers helped develop the first insulin pump, pioneering continuous insulin delivery and modern automated diabetes care. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://people.com/people-best-books-of-january-2026-11882394:// https://people.com/people-best-books-of-january-2026-11882394:// In a new book (Enough) co-written with endocrinologist Ania M. Jastreboff, Oprah Winfrey reflects on her weight loss journey, using conversations with Jastreboff as a launching point to teach readers how to navigate their own. Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFCaYyKUUKQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFCaYyKUUKQ Winfrey discusses her biggest regret from her many years on television and shares the message behind her new book with Dr. Ania Jastreboff, 'Enough: Your Health, Your Weight, and What It's Like To Be Free.' Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.today.com/video/oprah-winfrey-on-how-she-found-new-freedom-after-weight-loss-255869509965 https://www.today.com/video/oprah-winfrey-on-how-she-found-new-freedom-after-weight-loss-255869509965 Oprah Winfrey sits down with TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones to talk about her new book “Enough: Your Health, Your Weight, and What It’s Like to Be Free” about her weight loss, the lifestyle changes she experienced, why the journey gave her a new sense of freedom, and how she proved her dad wrong about obesity when she learned it is not the fault of people who suffer from it. Then, her co-author Dr. Ania M. Jastreboff, endocrinologist and associate professor at the Yale School of Medicine, joins the conversation to discuss how GLP-1s work. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.today.com/video/glp-1-drug-myths-debunked-side-effects-microdosing-more-255872069531 https://www.today.com/video/glp-1-drug-myths-debunked-side-effects-microdosing-more-255872069531 Dr. Ania Jastreboff, endocrinologist and co-author with Oprah Winfrey of their new book “Enough: Your Health, Your Weight, and What It’s Like to Be Free,” joins TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones to debunk some common myths about weight loss medications. Myths include whether weight loss continues indefinitely, if the medications cure obesity altogether, whether microdosing is effective for people who do not have obesity and more. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7pw3MJ7QVE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7pw3MJ7QVE For her most of her adult life, Oprah has struggled with her weight. She never dreamed in her lifetime, there would be medications that could help her as well as millions of others. On this episode of The Oprah Podcast, Oprah is joined by Dr. Ania Jastreboff, leading endocrinologist and associate professor at Yale School of Medicine in front of a live audience in New York City. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST3mnAcOrvw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST3mnAcOrvw Oprah Winfrey is one of the best-known, most-admired and successful people on the planet. But for years she seemed powerless to conquer her fluctuating weight problem … until new medications, and a new attitude about her weight, gave her a breakthrough, which she describes in "Enough," a new book she has co-written with Dr. Ania Jastreboff. They talk with Jane Pauley about an individual's genetically-influenced weight range, and how to reset it. Winfrey also relates the long road she traveled since she began her TV career in Nashville, facing sexism, racism, and comments about her weight. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://people.com/oprah-opens-up-about-obesity-glp-1s-and-her-new-life-exclusive-11877105 https://people.com/oprah-opens-up-about-obesity-glp-1s-and-her-new-life-exclusive-11877105 In People's new cover story, Oprah Winfrey, who has cowritten a new book on obesity with Yale School of Medicine's Ania Jastreboff, MD, PhD,shares her past struggles — and what life is like now on weight loss drugs. Wed, 31 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://people.com/oprah-s-co-author-says-the-icon-turned-blame-and-shame-she-faced-into-a-gift-for-people-with-obesity-11877236 https://people.com/oprah-s-co-author-says-the-icon-turned-blame-and-shame-she-faced-into-a-gift-for-people-with-obesity-11877236 Oprah Winfrey calls her new book with Yale School of Medicine's Ania Jastreboff, MD, PhD, a "public service." Wed, 31 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pediatrics/news-article/meet-alexandra-tavakoli-yale-endocrinology-metabolism/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pediatrics/news-article/meet-alexandra-tavakoli-yale-endocrinology-metabolism/ Meet Alexandra Tavakoli, an associate director of operations, who finds purpose in advancing research in obesity medicine within Yale Endocrinology & Metabolism. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pediatrics/news-article/dietary-patterns-for-weight-and-glycemic-management-in-persons-with-type-1-diabetes-a-meta-analysis-of-clinical-trials-has-been-selected-as-jcems-featured-article-this-week/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pediatrics/news-article/dietary-patterns-for-weight-and-glycemic-management-in-persons-with-type-1-diabetes-a-meta-analysis-of-clinical-trials-has-been-selected-as-jcems-featured-article-this-week/ “Dietary Patterns for Weight and Glycemic Management in Persons With Type 1 Diabetes: A Meta-analysis of Clinical Trials” has been selected as JCEM’s Featured Article this week. Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pediatrics/news-article/four-ysm-faculty-members-elected-to-the-american-pediatric-society/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pediatrics/news-article/four-ysm-faculty-members-elected-to-the-american-pediatric-society/ Four Yale School of Medicine faculty members are among those elected to the American Pediatric Society for 2025. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/yale-medicine-magazine/article/the-glp-1-revolution/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/yale-medicine-magazine/article/the-glp-1-revolution/ Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists are showing promise for reducing both cardiometabolic disease prevalence and obesity stigma. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/11/27/weight-loss-drugs-ozempic-pills-shots/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/11/27/weight-loss-drugs-ozempic-pills-shots/ A new weight loss pill could come within months, with Ania Jastreboff, MD, PhD. Thu, 27 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.wsj.com/health/thanksgiving-weight-loss-drugs-664dfd33 https://www.wsj.com/health/thanksgiving-weight-loss-drugs-664dfd33 Some people taking weight-loss drugs are delaying doses to eat a lot, while others are adjusting menus. With Ania Jastreboff, MD, PhD. Wed, 26 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pediatrics/news-article/galderisi-what-to-know-during-diabetes-awareness-month/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pediatrics/news-article/galderisi-what-to-know-during-diabetes-awareness-month/ November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Here are five things to know from Yale School of Medicine expert, Alfonso Galderisi, MD, PhD, about ways you can support those you may know with diabetes, prevention and screening tips, and more. Tue, 25 Nov 2025 20:00:00 Z https://beyondtype1.org/holiday-ketones-staying-healthy/ https://beyondtype1.org/holiday-ketones-staying-healthy/ The holiday season is a time to celebrate traditions with loved ones. But with the fun of the holidays can come stress, unfamiliar and high sugar foods, disrupted routines, and more time indoors, where shared and enclosed spaces lead to more shared germs. While these factors can be difficult for anyone, adding diabetes management to the mix makes it even more challenging. Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/future-of-pediatric-type-2-diabetes https://www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/future-of-pediatric-type-2-diabetes Dr. Sonia Caprio, MD, from Yale University School of Medicine, discussed the close link between the prevalence of child obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D); and lessons learned, in particular, from the Restoring Insulin Secretion (RISE) consortium, the SEARCH study, and the TODAY study. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://diabetes-connections.com/ketones-preventing-dka-now-and-hope-for-the-future-of-monitoring/ https://diabetes-connections.com/ketones-preventing-dka-now-and-hope-for-the-future-of-monitoring/ Dr. Jennifer Sherr, a pediatric endocrinologist who lives with T1D, joined the Diabetes Connections podcast to talk about the basics of ketones and much more! Fri, 24 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pediatrics/news-article/once-monthly-obesity-medication-shows-promise-for-those-with-and-without-type-2-diabetes/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pediatrics/news-article/once-monthly-obesity-medication-shows-promise-for-those-with-and-without-type-2-diabetes/ A novel, dual-action anti-obesity medication is effective with less frequent dosing than currently available medications that target GLP-1. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:00:00 Z https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvRlfbQh2lY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvRlfbQh2lY Join Clare Flannery, MD, as she sits down with Sonia Caprio, MD, to reflect upon Caprio’s research to understand why adolescents are affected by Type 2 diabetes. In this conversation, Dr. Caprio describes the importance of early diagnosis using oral glucose tolerance tests (OGTT). She shares main takeaways about diabetes risk and medications like semaglutide to protect against diabetes. Caprio thanks the teens in Connecticut who participated in this important research, including national studies like TODAY (Treatment Options for Type 2 Diabetes in Adolescents and Youth). Now, Flannery and Caprio want to know how these teens are doing in adulthood, driving their launch of the Legacy Collaborative. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/nearly-a-third-of-us-teens-have-prediabetes-cdc-finds/ar-AA1IhvVq?ocid=Peregrine https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/nearly-a-third-of-us-teens-have-prediabetes-cdc-finds/ar-AA1IhvVq?ocid=Peregrine “Often only minor changes in dietary intake and minimal weight loss, together with more physical activity, will help chase diabetes away,” Dr. Sonia Caprio,, a Yale Medicine pediatric endocrinologist, explained. Wed, 09 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pediatrics/news-article/new-professors-department-of-internal-medicine-june-2025/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pediatrics/news-article/new-professors-department-of-internal-medicine-june-2025/ Congratulations to the new professors in the Department of Internal Medicine! Mon, 02 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pediatrics/news-article/insulin-resistance-pathway-in-youth-may-inform-type-2-diabetes-prevention/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pediatrics/news-article/insulin-resistance-pathway-in-youth-may-inform-type-2-diabetes-prevention/ Yale researchers have identified a mechanism underlying insulin resistance in adolescents with obesity that could one day allow clinicians to intervene and prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. Tue, 06 May 2025 14:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pediatrics/news-article/why-arent-people-who-need-weight-loss-drugs-getting-them/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pediatrics/news-article/why-arent-people-who-need-weight-loss-drugs-getting-them/ Only 3% of eligible U.S. adults receive prescriptions for weight loss medications, according to research from Yale School of Medicine. Mon, 05 May 2025 14:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/pediatrics/news-article/2025-cira-pilot-projects-in-hiv-research-awardees/ https://medicine.yale.edu/pediatrics/news-article/2025-cira-pilot-projects-in-hiv-research-awardees/ The Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS at Yale University (CIRA) has selected Dr. Sunil Parikh, Yale Schools of Public Health and Medicine; Dr. Jennifer Sherr, Yale School of Medicine; and Dr. Roman Ivasiy, Yale School of Medicine, as recipients of the 2025 CIRA Pilot Projects in HIV Research Program, including the CIRA-Yale Institute for Global Health Joint Pilot Award. The awards provide funding for preliminary and feasibility studies that will lead to larger evaluations of novel interventions or implementation strategies. The CIRA-YIGH Joint Pilot Award specifically supports research addressing the syndemics of HIV/AIDS and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Wed, 05 Mar 2025 05:00:00 Z