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Diabetes Makes a Cameo in The Walking Dead
November 17, 2015
Diabetes Makes a Cameo in The Walking Dead
Insulin becomes a major plot point in a recent episode of the zombie-filled show.
The 7 Best Ways to Publicize Your Diabetes Event
November 16, 2015
The 7 Best Ways to Publicize Your Diabetes Event
A diabetes news editor shares what works.
Diabetes Drives MMA Athlete Dessi Zaharieva
November 13, 2015
Diabetes Drives MMA Athlete Dessi Zaharieva
The taekwondo medal-winner says Type 1 gave her a desire to have no limits in life.
Diabetes Awareness Month – The Year of the Selfie
November 11, 2015
Diabetes Awareness Month – The Year of the Selfie
Blue self-portraits and diabetes-related hashtags have taken over social media. Is it enough?
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Call for Type 1 Education
November 10, 2015
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Call for Type 1 Education
It marks the second time that state legislators have called for enhanced diabetes screening.
Why Celebrities with Diabetes Matter
November 9, 2015
Why Celebrities with Diabetes Matter
A rebuttal to our story “This is Not a Nick Jonas Article.”
Dr. Ben Carson’s Dietary Supplement Troubles
November 4, 2015
Dr. Ben Carson’s Dietary Supplement Troubles
The presidential candidate is quizzed about endorsing Ambrotose, a sugar pill that has been falsely touted to cure diabetes and other conditions.
My Lost Year with Diabetes Burnout
November 2, 2015
My Lost Year with Diabetes Burnout
How a decent A1C score and a mask of a positive attitude hide feelings of despair for one young woman with Type 1.
Yoga Allowed Me to Give Up on Diabetes Perfection
October 30, 2015
Yoga Allowed Me to Give Up on Diabetes Perfection
How yoga helped one woman to embrace the unknowns that come with daily blood sugar management.
This is Not a Nick Jonas Article
October 29, 2015
This is Not a Nick Jonas Article
An argument for not getting too attached to celebrities with diabetes.
Shameless and the Disappearing Diabetes
October 27, 2015
Shameless and the Disappearing Diabetes
A character on the hit show has Type 1 diabetes for all of a few seconds of screen time during Season 5. Why this is a problem.
Reegan’s Mom Reflects on Reegan’s Rule
October 26, 2015
Reegan’s Mom Reflects on Reegan’s Rule
Dee Oxendine sees the North Carolina law to strengthen Type 1 screening as a good first step.
Here’s The Carb Count of the Top Halloween Candy
October 23, 2015
Here’s The Carb Count of the Top Halloween Candy
We share a JDRF chart, and highlight the carb count of the best-selling candy.
The Man who Helped Develop Tom Brady’s TB12 Method Made False Diabetes Claims
October 22, 2015
The Man who Helped Develop Tom Brady’s TB12 Method Made False Diabetes Claims
Alex Guerrero, Brady's fitness guru, sold fake diabetes supplements and allegedly advised that kids with Type 1 didn't need insulin.
Diabetes Refugees
October 21, 2015
Diabetes Refugees
A look at the tribulations of those with Type 1 who are displaced by war and chaos in the Middle East and Africa.
Diabetes Takes Halloween Off
October 16, 2015
Diabetes Takes Halloween Off
An imagined interview with Type 1 incarnate as it decides to cut a teen with diabetes a break for the holiday.
When the Diabetes Honeymoon Ends
October 9, 2015
When the Diabetes Honeymoon Ends
A D-mom feels guilt over her son’s increased insulin needs.
Is it Zombieism or a Blood Sugar Swing?
October 7, 2015
Is it Zombieism or a Blood Sugar Swing?
A handy chart shows the difference between the flesh-eaters and those experiencing a high or a low.
Reegan’s Rule Passes in North Carolina
October 5, 2015
Reegan’s Rule Passes in North Carolina
Legislation is first to call for improved Type 1 diabetes screening efforts.
Parent Refuses Insulin for Teen with Type 1
October 5, 2015
Parent Refuses Insulin for Teen with Type 1
An Irish court intervenes to try and save the child’s life. It’s not the only instance of parental refusal to start insulin therapy.