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In type 1 diabetes, insulin secretion is lost due to the autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells, and life-long insulin therapy is needed to regulate blood glucose levels. Insulin therapy is currently implemented using either multiple daily injections with an insulin pen…

Problem: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) are a common complication of poorly-controlled diabetes. Current practice is to optimize glycemic control with a goal HbA1c of 7.0% in type 2 diabetics to prevent further diabetic complications; however, no optimal range of HbA1c has been esta…