Craig Idlebrook

Craig Idlebrook is a past editor for Insulin Nation, Type 2 Nation, and Información Sobre Diabetes. He is now the community engagement and content manager for T1D Exchange.
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Jay Cutler Un-Retires to Sign with the Miami Dolphins

The quarterback with Type 1 diabetes is expected to start for the team for the 2017-2018 season.

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1 in 5 Teens with Type 1 May Have An Eating Disorder

A large study finds that diabetes-related eating disorders are common in teens with diabetes, and can lead to poor health…

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News Show Mixes Up Type 1 Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes

A debate on a sugar tax seems to leave viewers with the idea that sodas increase risk of all types…

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Family Behavior May Lead to Diabetes-Related Eating Disorders

A researcher suggests too many caregivers unnecessarily restrict carbs.

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Senate Considering Three Different Obamacare Repeal Bills

We break down what the competing plans might mean for people with diabetes.

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Asylum Seeker with Type 1 Deported to El Salvador

The woman with Type 1 asked to be deported after she told advocates she was receiving inadequate diabetes care while…

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20 GIFS to Describe Lows

Insulin Nation readers shared what hypoglycemia felt like to them.

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The Senate Health Bill is Dead

President Trump now wants Senate Republicans to repeal Obamacare without a replacement plan.

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8 Ways Game of Thrones is Like Type 1 Diabetes

It has nothing to do with winter, we swear.

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Obamacare Plans May Become High Risk Pools for People with Diabetes

The new version of the Senate health bill includes the so-called Cruz amendment.

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Treatment

Novo Issues Recall Affecting Echo, NovoPen 5 Pens

Some insulin cartridge holders for the pens have cracked. See what batches were affected.

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Iowa Lawmaker Posts Insensitive Remark About Insulin Pricing

In response to an editorial about rising insulin prices, he advocates for lifestyle changes and generic medication to manage diabetes.

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Senate Health Bill Revision May Lead to High-Risk Pools

Senator Ted Cruz’s proposal is designed to win Republican votes on Obamacare repeal, but it may lead to higher premiums…

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Seeking Deportation Because of Poor Diabetes Management in Detention

Brenda Menjivar Guardado is dropping her request for asylum because she worries for her health while in detention.

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Is an Asylum-Seeker’s Diabetes Being Dangerously Mismanaged?

Two groups allege that Brenda Menjivar Guardado has endured extremely high glucose levels since being in ICE custody.

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The Juicy Bits of the CBO Report for People with Diabetes

We’ve highlighted three passages from the report, which appraises the Senate bill that would repeal and replace the Affordable Care…

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U.S. News Names Top 5 Pediatric Diabetes Programs in the U.S.

The organization releases its 2017-2018 rankings for children’s hospitals.

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Orange is the New Black’s Diabetes Portrayal is Almost Criminal

A guard is separated from his insulin pen, but he’s fine once he has a meal. Wait, what?

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What JDRF, ADA, DPAC Say About the Senate Health Bill

You can read their statements, as well as an interview of the president of the American Medical Association about the…

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How the Senate Obamacare Repeal Bill Would Impact People with Diabetes

Insurers may be allowed to not cover essential health benefits like drug costs, according to initial reports.

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