Month: February 2016
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Living
7 Stories of Diabetes and Workplace Law
An anthology of the cases which have determined the level of protection people with diabetes receive from workplace discrimination.
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Treatment
DKA Rate During Hospitalization is Too High
A recent audit of UK hospitals suggests that too many patients with diabetes receive substandard blood sugar control.
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Living
Children With Diabetes at Higher Risk of Depression
And that depression is often untreated, researchers warn. Know the symptoms.
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Living
The Tigers’ New Pitcher with Type 1
Mark Lowe has enjoyed nearly a decade of success in the big leagues, thanks in part to good blood glucose…
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Research
JDRF and Sanofi Attempt to Reshape Insulin Therapy
The two organizations announce a $4.6 million effort to bring smart insulin, insulin patches to the marketplace.
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Living
Inconsistent Type 1 Care at Schools
An anthology of five cases when children with Type 1 were blocked from needed diabetes care during the school day.
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Living
The Aftermath of a Fatal Diabetes-Related Accident
A driver with diabetes faces up to 14 years in prison for smashing into a vehicle while suffering from hypoglycemia.
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Living
5 Ways to Strengthen the Type 1 Diabetes Community
Insulin Nation’s editor points out strategies he believes will lead toward a more perfect union of support.
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Research
Diabetes-Related Complications are Not Moral Failings
A genetic mutation protects some with Type 1 from retinopathy and kidney disease, according to a new study.
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Research
Insulin Injection-Free for a Decade
A patient of the Diabetes Research Institute celebrates her tenth anniversary after a successful islet cell transplant.
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Treatment
(Mainly) Prickless CGM Approved for Kids in Europe
The Abbott FreeStyle Libre Flash has been approved for adults since 2014. Abbott officials say they want FDA approval.
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Living
In Memoriam to the Undiagnosed
A profile of the human toll of undiagnosed Type 1 diabetes, and a call for better screening.
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Research
Why People with Type 1 Have Digestive Problems
Researchers discover a possible root cause of multiple digestive issues in people with diabetes.
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Living
Diabetes and Menopause – What You Need to Know
Women with diabetes may at first have a hard time telling the difference between a bout of low blood sugar…
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Living
7 Stories on Love, Sex, and Type 1 Diabetes
We’ve assembled our favorite romance-themed stories over the years.
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Treatment
Pharmacists Help People with Diabetes Post-Surgery
A study finds adding a pharmacist to a surgery team can lead to better medical outcomes and lower rates of…
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Treatment
Needle Phobia Leads to Pancreas Transplant
A woman with Type 1 undergoes the procedure, setting off a debate about whether her case warranted a transplant.
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Living
Measuring Parental Distress of a Type 1 Diagnosis
A study finds parents of children with Type 1 need more mental health support as anxiety after a Type 1…
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Living
The Pain Of Saying No to Ice Cream
in response to an Insulin Nation article, a parent of a child with Type 1 shares the emotional toll of…
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Research
Filming the ViaCyte Type 1 Cell Experiment
A pair of documentary filmmakers tracks the progress of the ViaCyte cell transplant project in “The Human Trial”.
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