Living
Diabetes’ Blessings
December 22, 2017
Diabetes’ Blessings
The editor reflects on the hidden gifts of having to manage T1D.
Why is “Diabetic” Still a Dirty Word?
December 22, 2017
Why is “Diabetic” Still a Dirty Word?
Insulin Nation’s editor makes a case against the singular use of the phrase “person with diabetes.”
Divorce and Shared Custody: When One Parent Cannot Be Trusted to Manage Diabetes
December 19, 2017
Divorce and Shared Custody: When One Parent Cannot Be Trusted to Manage Diabetes
Family courts have discretion to modify or suspend custody when one parent neglects diabetes care.
Insulin Nation’s Naughty or Nice List 2017
December 18, 2017
Insulin Nation’s Naughty or Nice List 2017
We play Santa with Type 1 diabetes newsmakers in 2017.
Dear Media: The Way You Talk About Diabetes is Problematic
December 15, 2017
Dear Media: The Way You Talk About Diabetes is Problematic
A father of a child with T1D explains the perils of confusing Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.
Double Tragedy for Family of Manchester Arena Terror Attack Survivor with T1D
December 14, 2017
Double Tragedy for Family of Manchester Arena Terror Attack Survivor with T1D
Grandmother dies within hour after hearing that UK teenager died from complications related to T1D.
Meet Insulin Nation’s New Editor
December 13, 2017
Meet Insulin Nation’s New Editor
Audrey Farley tells readers about her path to writing about T1D.
AZ Mother Still Unresponsive Ten Months After Severe Hypoglycemia
December 7, 2017
AZ Mother Still Unresponsive Ten Months After Severe Hypoglycemia
Holly Murphy remains in a long-term care facility while family members continue to struggle without her.
What “In Sickness and in Health” Means with Type 1 Diabetes
November 13, 2017
What “In Sickness and in Health” Means with Type 1 Diabetes
A woman with Type 1 reflects on her new husband’s vows.
Weathering Hurricane Harvey with Type 1 Diabetes
November 7, 2017
Weathering Hurricane Harvey with Type 1 Diabetes
LaQuishe Wright recounts how she kept her family dry and her son’s blood sugar levels relatively stable after being uprooted by the storm.
Even Motivational Speakers Have Bad Blood Sugar Days
November 2, 2017
Even Motivational Speakers Have Bad Blood Sugar Days
A diabetes activist describes how she had to give a speech after she pulled off her pump and CGM in her sleep.
A Woman with Type 1 Was Behind This Viral Photo
November 1, 2017
A Woman with Type 1 Was Behind This Viral Photo
With her power restored, this pancreas-transplant recipient is now championing the cause of organ donation.
The T1D-Warrior Label Oversimplifies Life with Type 1
October 31, 2017
The T1D-Warrior Label Oversimplifies Life with Type 1
A mother of a child with Type 1 describes the pitfalls of the restitution narrative in this opinion piece.
My Advice to Those Newly Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes
October 30, 2017
My Advice to Those Newly Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes
A call to be gentle with yourself when blood glucose management goes wrong, by someone who spent years trying for perfection.
Four Spooky Type 1 Diabetes Memes for Halloween
October 30, 2017
Four Spooky Type 1 Diabetes Memes for Halloween
In celebration of the one day where we actually enjoy being afraid.
The World Series Pitcher with Type 1 Diabetes
October 24, 2017
The World Series Pitcher with Type 1 Diabetes
Brandon Morrow is an anchor among the relief pitchers for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
My Seatmate Thought Type 1 Diabetes Was Contagious
October 24, 2017
My Seatmate Thought Type 1 Diabetes Was Contagious
A diabetes activist details some of the hurtful misconceptions she faced when returning to school after a Type 1 diabetes diagnosis.
My Parents Tried to Have Type 1 For a Day
October 24, 2017
My Parents Tried to Have Type 1 For a Day
A young woman with Type 1 describes how difficult it was for them.
Quiz: Is Your Partner Helpful With Your Type 1 Diabetes?
October 18, 2017
Quiz: Is Your Partner Helpful With Your Type 1 Diabetes?
Answer these four questions to gauge their long-term prospects for a good relationship with your A1C score.