Treatment
An Intersecting Journey of Diabetes
August 26, 2014
An Intersecting Journey of Diabetes
Treating a dog with diabetes for a child with Type 1 reminds Dr. Levetan why she first decided to become an endocrinologist.
ADA Tightens A1C Goals for Children
August 21, 2014
ADA Tightens A1C Goals for Children
The ADA calls for better blood glucose control in its first-ever Type 1 diabetes position paper.
Type 1 and Working on an Artificial Pancreas
August 20, 2014
Type 1 and Working on an Artificial Pancreas
A research team member gives us a peek into the University of Virginia’s artificial pancreas program.
A Shot From the Past
August 19, 2014
A Shot From the Past
A look back at the diabetes home care devices available in the seventies. (Hint: We have it good now!)
Why Do Doctors Miss T1D Diagnoses?
August 13, 2014
Why Do Doctors Miss T1D Diagnoses?
A new study finds ¼ of new Type 1 cases are only discovered when children are suffering from diabetic ketoacidosis.
Banking on Afrezza, Insulin Timers, T1D Eyewear
August 12, 2014
Banking on Afrezza, Insulin Timers, T1D Eyewear
The latest Type 1 diabetes tech news.
The Diabetes Pop Quiz
August 6, 2014
The Diabetes Pop Quiz
Medical students get their first look at how complicated treating diabetes can be with a first-day class exam.
The Ambulance of Shame
August 1, 2014
The Ambulance of Shame
Hypoglycemia is hard enough without EMTs guilt-tripping you for it.
Insulin Cocktails, Mouse Cures, Group Appointments
July 29, 2014
Insulin Cocktails, Mouse Cures, Group Appointments
Our latest Type 1 treatment roundup.
An Islet Therapy Pioneer
July 23, 2014
An Islet Therapy Pioneer
By volunteering to undergo an experimental islet therapy transplant, Chris Stiehl possibly shaved years off the research timeline.
T1D Research Setbacks Can Lead to Breakthroughs
July 18, 2014
T1D Research Setbacks Can Lead to Breakthroughs
To achieve insulin independence, it’s vitally important to understand why Type 1 diabetes cures for mice don’t work for humans.
Dr. Banting: Called a Failure, Discovers Insulin
July 16, 2014
Dr. Banting: Called a Failure, Discovers Insulin
How a late-night idea saved the lives of thousands with diabetes and still inspires diabetes researchers today.
The 20 Best U.S. Diabetes Hospitals
July 14, 2014
The 20 Best U.S. Diabetes Hospitals
U.S. News and World Report releases its 2014 rankings. We’ve included a map and link of each award-winning hospital that made the cut.
6 Tips for a Better Endo Visit
July 10, 2014
6 Tips for a Better Endo Visit
In her new book, diabetes educator Ginger Vieira provides ideas to improve communication between people with diabetes and doctors.
Diabulimia: It’s Real and It’s Dangerous
July 10, 2014
Diabulimia: It’s Real and It’s Dangerous
Too many people with Type 1 diabetes skip insulin to lose weight, risking catastrophic long-term medical consequences.
Endo Shortage, New Cell Therapies, Strip Rationing
July 2, 2014
Endo Shortage, New Cell Therapies, Strip Rationing
Our latest treatment roundup examines the new Type 1 diabetes therapies and the market forces behind them.
Afrezza Has Lift-Off with FDA Approval
June 30, 2014
Afrezza Has Lift-Off with FDA Approval
But will the FDA’s pulmonary concerns and Exubera’s track record keep this inhalable insulin from getting serious air in the marketplace.
Finding a Path Toward Insulin Independence
June 27, 2014
Finding a Path Toward Insulin Independence
Type 1 diabetes research has had a lot of dead ends over the years, but Dr. Levetan hopes each research effort can lead to greater T1D understanding.
Insulin Allergies Are For Real
June 24, 2014
Insulin Allergies Are For Real
Modern formulas of insulin have helped curb allergy reactions, but not eliminated them. Here’s what you need to know.