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Showing Skin for Type 1 Diabetes

Showing Skin for Type 1 Diabetes

“T1D Exposed” is back with a calendar for 2018.
Diabetes’ Blessings

Diabetes’ Blessings

The editor reflects on the hidden gifts of having to manage T1D.
Why is “Diabetic” Still a Dirty Word?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
Weathering Hurricane Harvey with Type 1 Diabetes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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.
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