Month: July 2019
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Living
Being a Nanny for a T1D Child
Becoming a Nanny About 15 years ago, I was looking for work as a babysitter, to supplement my life as…
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Living
Lowering A1c is often an Endo problem
We spoke with Liz Meyer, the mom of a growing T1D boy who was diagnosed three years ago. Here…
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Treatment
A1c Tip: Completely Change How You Treat Low Blood Sugars
Your low blood sugar habits can have a big impact on several aspects of your life. The foods you choose,…
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Living
Painful Medicare Journey to get GGM/Pump Coverage
We spoke with Tom Linn an attorney in Colorado who was diagnosed with T1D at age 69, 3 years ago. …
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Medicine/Drugs
Shaheen Leads Senate Bipartisan Push to Rollback Over a Decade of Insulin Price Hikes
Senator Shaheen just introduced legislation to rollback insulin prices: Official Release The JDRF announced this support for the legislation “No…
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Treatment
Injecting Insulin Into Muscle: Good or Bad?
Insulin was designed to be injected into body fat — also referred to as “subcutaneous tissue.” When injected into body…
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Treatment
A1c Tip: Change What You Consider a “High” Blood Sugar
Should you try to eat a healthier diet? Should you exercise more often? Should you vow to never eat bread…
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Living
Not Just for Juveniles: Understanding the Shift in Diagnosis Age for Type 1 Diabetes
The first time I went to a local T1D meetup group I was amazed at how many older people were…
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Living
Understanding the Difference Between Type 1 Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes
Shortly after I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, I was talking to one of my parent’s friends. She was…
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