Craig Idlebrook

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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.
Treatment

Too Many with Type 1 Don’t Test for Ketones

One-third of people affected by Type 1 diabetes lack any means to test for DKA at home.

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Living

“…End of the Month, I Start Skipping Meals.”

People with Type 1 diabetes describe the economic hardship of the cost of their self-care.

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Living

A Second Possible Replacement Plan to Obamacare Revealed

The plan, which is heavy on deregulation, would not guarantee coverage for those with preexisting conditions after two years.

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Living

Jay Cutler Gets Fat-Shamed on Instagram

And no one wants to talk about how good blood sugar control can come with weight gain.

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Research

Two Foreign Doctors Barred from Work in Diabetes-Focused Medical Institutions

Donald Trump’s temporary ban on immigration from seven countries stops two doctors from entering the U.S.

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Living

In Memoriam – Mary Tyler Moore

Four ways the first public ambassador for Type 1 diabetes broke the rules.

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Living

A Republican Replacement Plan to the ACA is Released

It would ensure coverage for those with preexisting conditions, but some wonder whether it could get the votes needed to…

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Treatment

The Class-Action Lawsuit Against Novo Nordisk

It’s alleged that price fixing to keep the price of insulin high may have obscured trouble with the company’s bottom…

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Treatment

Medtronic Warns of Possible MiniMed Pro-Set Infusion Problems

Kinked cannulas may cause interruptions in insulin delivery.

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CGMs Can Be Durable Medical Devices, CMS Rules

The ruling paves way for partial Medicare and Medicaid coverage for qualifying CGMs.

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FDA Approves Animas OneTouch Vibe Plus

It was the second FDA approval for the OneTouch Vibe pump system in 2016 alone.

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Living

Preexisting Conditions Amendment Fails in Early Obamacare Repeal Vote

Amendments to allow importation of prescription drugs from Canada also went down in defeat.

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Research

Nursing Care Raises Risk of Hypoglycemia in Nursing Homes

A study examines the special needs and risks for people with Type 1 diabetes in nursing homes.

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Treatment

CNN Reports on a DKA Death

The two-part report profiles the death of Kevin Houdeshell from lack of insulin, and his family’s efforts to prevent similar…

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Living

Medtronic Ambassador Caught Plagiarizing

Whole passages were lifted from other diabetes bloggers.

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Treatment

10 Weird Things People Have Eaten for Lows

Don’t read this list if you’re feeling queasy. Take our word on this.

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Living

Efforts to Repeal Obamacare are Now Underway

A budget resolution in the new Congress signals Republican plans to gut the health care law.

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Living

Newscast Punches up Drama of Insulin Pump Theft

The reporters fail to make clear whether the pump stolen was the child’s only insulin pump.

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Treatment

FDA Approves Dexcom G5 as Replacement for Most Fingersticks

Federal regulators declare the CGM just as good as fingersticks in making blood sugar management decisions.

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Living

A Calendar of Nude Finns with Type 1 Diabetes

Inspired by T1D Exposed, Diabetesseura Plasma launches a calendar of their own.

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