Month: May 2016
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Australia May Subsidize CGMs
An election-year promise may pay for CGMs for 4,000 young Australians, but only if the ruling party gets to stay…
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10 Memes to Explain the UHC-Medtronic Controversy
Because health care policy is more fun to discuss with funny pictures of dogs, cats, and movies.
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Social Media to Treat Type 1 Diabetes?
New guidelines suggest that young people with Type 1 who discuss their diabetes online stay engaged in their self-care.
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3 Ways to Adjust Insulin Intake During Workouts
French researchers say they have found strategies that may reduce the risk of hypoglycemia.
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Living
How to Play Pro Rugby with Type 1 Diabetes
A camera crew follows Chris Pennell, a pro rugby player with Type 1 for the Worcester Warriors in the UK.
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Life Expectancy Increases for People with Type 1
An Australian study finds people with Type 1 are living longer, but not as long as the average population.
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How to Avoid Overcorrecting for a Low
A certified diabetes educator shares tips for avoiding a blood sugar rollercoaster. Sadly, it doesn’t involve ice cream.
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Living
A Clothing Line for Those with Type 1 Diabetes
Learn why Erin Murray founded TYP.1 Apparel.
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How the Medtronic-UHC Controversy is Being Spun
We read the tea leaves of statements, or lack thereof, of United Healthcare, JDRF, Medtronic, and Tandem.
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Medicare Told to Cover CGMs in Ruling
Two judges say the device is necessary, not precautionary. Will this end the debate?
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Living
Australians with Type 1 Have an Easier Time with Health Insurance
Read the experience of one man with Type 1 and prepare to be jealous.
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Hey UHC, Here are 16 Reasons Pumps Aren’t a Commodity
A certified diabetes educator takes UnitedHealthcare to task for giving Medtronic pumps “preferred” status.
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Why to Plan Pregnancy with Your Diabetes Health Team
A pair of studies suggests that attending a pre-conception clinic can lead to a safer pregnancy for women with Type…
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Eight Ugly Truths About Pharma and Type 1 Diabetes
When we get past the conspiracy theories about Big Pharma, we can focus on the market forces that hamper cure…
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9 Things We Learned About Afrezza’s Future
Mannkind officials discuss the future of their inhaled insulin during an earnings call.
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Research
Testing Metformin to Prevent Type 1 Diabetes
In a major trial, researchers are attempting to keep beta cells working longer in children at risk of Type 1…
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Living
How I Curbed My Fear of Pregnancy with Type 1
In this excerpt from a forthcoming book, Ginger Vieira describes the mental shift it took for her to want to…
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