Month: September 2013
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Hypoglycemia
A Simpler Approach To Treating Hypos
Glucagon injections can treat severe hypoglycemia events, but is often not used when a hypo strikes. Can a simpler approach…
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Meters & CGMs
RIP, A1cNow
The rumored end to Bayer Diabetes’ production of A1cNow speaks volumes about the new math of the business of diabetes…
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Living
Type A Type 1s Live Longer
A new study finds people with Type A personalities do better in managing Type 1 diabetes.
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Living
Hypoglycemia a Major Stressor on Type 1 Relationships
A focus group study of Type 1s and their partners finds that the spectre of hypoglycemia looms large in relationships.
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Cure Insight
Reverse Vaccine for Diabetes Shows Promise
Can scientists use a new molecule to shut off the immune system’s attack on islet cells? Results of a new…
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Columns
Insurance and My Utility Belt
In his new column, triathlon athlete "Iron Andy" Holder talks about the cost hurdles he sometimes faces to have the…
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Treatment
Good Vibrations: A New Approach to Treating Neuropathy
Electrical nerve stimulation offers hope of pain relief for people who suffer from diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Sensus, a new FDA-approved…
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Living
Can Dietary Changes Help T1 Children Produce Insulin?
Researchers find evidence that certain nutrients help boost insulin production in children recently diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.
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Medicine/Drugs
Uncovering a Pancreatic Bodyguard
Researchers have discovered a rare immune system cell that might shield the pancreas from attack in models of mice with…
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Living
Diabetes Service Dog Barred from New York School
The family of a T1 child raises $20,000 for a service dog, only to have school officials bar it from…
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Pumps
A Memorable App
With two sons on pumps, each on different schedules, Derek Stewart needed help remembering when to do what. An app…
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Medicine/Drugs
Google Plus Oral Insulin?
Google Ventures is investing in a California startup that wants to make injectable drugs an easier pill to swallow.
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Medicine/Drugs
Back to the Future for Cancer Drug That May Help Type 1s
An old drug used to treat cancerous tumors may help suppress the immune system destruction that causes Type 1 diabetes.
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Cure Insight
The Cure is in Us
Dr. Claresa Levetan has promised 11-year-old Type 1 Louis Cocco, Jr. that she will get him off insulin before he…
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