Allison Nimlos

Allison Nimlos

Allison Nimlos is a 20-year veteran of Type 1 diabetes. She is a freelance writer who is pursuing her Masters in Counseling and Psychology. She hopes to someday work with people with diabetes and other health conditions. Allison lives in Minneapolis with her husband.

Treatment

Diabulimia: It’s Real and It’s Dangerous

July 10, 2014

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Too many people with Type 1 diabetes skip insulin to lose weight, risking catastrophic long-term medical consequences.

Treatment

Better Insulin, Redefining Diabetes, & Good Glucagon

June 23, 2014

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The ADA Scientific Sessions in 1000 words or less.

Living

5 Trendy Diets and T1

May 13, 2014

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Get the inside scoop on how veganism, macrobiotics, paleo, and raw foodism can affect your blood glucose.

Unlocking the Basal Mystery

November 12, 2013

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We all know about bolus, but do you know how basal insulin works? Here’s the inside story.

Insulin Resistance: What You Need To Know

July 25, 2013

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Measuring insulin resistance might be the key to stopping prediabetes from becoming Type 2 diabetes.

Incretins Under Siege? Don’t Jump To Conclusions

June 18, 2013

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Safety concerns and potential side-effects accompany almost every drug used by consumers, and diabetes is no exception. Are Byetta, Victoza,…