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The Flash Speeds Up Glucagon Injection’s Effects
October 18, 2017
The Flash Speeds Up Glucagon Injection’s Effects
The show misses an opportunity to educate in its haste.
Did Trump Predict Diabetes Will Force Justice Sotomayor to Retire?
October 16, 2017
Did Trump Predict Diabetes Will Force Justice Sotomayor to Retire?
A report suggests he’s betting the Supreme Court justice won’t last during his presidency.
The First Time My Mom Tested My Blood Sugar
October 11, 2017
The First Time My Mom Tested My Blood Sugar
A woman with Type 1 describes the night she learned she was the second child with Type 1 diabetes in her family.
Is There a Production of RENT with Diabetes Instead of AIDS?
October 11, 2017
Is There a Production of RENT with Diabetes Instead of AIDS?
A tweetstorm erupts at the rumor of such a production. We contact the licensing house that controls the rights to the play.
I was Diagnosed with Type 1 at 28 Years Old
October 9, 2017
I was Diagnosed with Type 1 at 28 Years Old
A Coast Guard veteran describes how he ignored the symptoms until it was almost too late.
Half Full or Half Empty, the Glass is Full of Needles
October 9, 2017
Half Full or Half Empty, the Glass is Full of Needles
A mother shares her son’s positive attitude towards Type 1 diabetes, but also her regrets of how he wasn’t able to fulfill a dream because of it.
The Unicorn Reading
October 9, 2017
The Unicorn Reading
A mother shares her son’s rare 100 mg/dL reading for our “Type 1 Diabetes Snapshots” series.
“It Still Sucks.”
October 9, 2017
“It Still Sucks.”
A veteran of blood sugar management shares a photo of a recent hospital stay, and three sentences that describe her feelings on the subject.
How Many Carbs Were in That Lozenge?
October 4, 2017
How Many Carbs Were in That Lozenge?
UK Prime Minister Theresa May, who has Type 1, was given some kind of candy to help with a coughing fit during a speech.
6 Parodies of Songs With Diabetes Injected into the Lyrics
October 4, 2017
6 Parodies of Songs With Diabetes Injected into the Lyrics
Melissa Lee, a singer and diabetes advocate, records reworked versions of songs by Lorde, Paul Simon, Jewel, and others to fundraise for diabetes research.
Sex Problems From Type 1 Diabetes? You’re Not Alone.
October 3, 2017
Sex Problems From Type 1 Diabetes? You’re Not Alone.
Our survey finds that many with Type 1 diabetes have had at least some sexual issues related to Type 1 diabetes.
Trooper with Type 1 Helps Motorist with Diabetes During Bad Hypo
October 3, 2017
Trooper with Type 1 Helps Motorist with Diabetes During Bad Hypo
New Jersey Trooper Reinaldo Cruz said he was in the right place at the right time.
“My Son’s Type 1 Diabetes Inspired Me to Lower My Own A1C”
October 2, 2017
“My Son’s Type 1 Diabetes Inspired Me to Lower My Own A1C”
A mother with Type 1 shares how she and her son inspire each other.
“She is the Third Member of our Household to Have Type 1 Diabetes.”
September 26, 2017
“She is the Third Member of our Household to Have Type 1 Diabetes.”
Jenna C shares photos of the first year after her daughter’s diagnosis with Type 1 diabetes.
A Mother and Daughter, Both with Type 1 Diabetes
September 26, 2017
A Mother and Daughter, Both with Type 1 Diabetes
Stacey Rose sent us this photo along with a paragraph about the story behind it.
Quiz: How Patient Are You About Type 1 Diabetes Ignorance?
September 25, 2017
Quiz: How Patient Are You About Type 1 Diabetes Ignorance?
Answer these five questions to see your personality type when it comes to dumb questions about Type 1 diabetes.
The Graham-Cassidy Bill Will Cost People with Diabetes Money
September 19, 2017
The Graham-Cassidy Bill Will Cost People with Diabetes Money
JDRF and the ADA have come out against this newest effort to repeal Obamacare. Here’s an overview of the bill.
What Should #insulin4all Do Next?
September 14, 2017
What Should #insulin4all Do Next?
A look at how a protest at Lilly headquarters could spark a movement.
A Dangerous Low During Hurricane Harvey
September 12, 2017
A Dangerous Low During Hurricane Harvey
A mother shares one of the worst times for her son to have severe hypoglycemia.
Trying to Stay on the Ice with Type 1 Diabetes
September 12, 2017
Trying to Stay on the Ice with Type 1 Diabetes
A hockey player with Type 1 describes the choices she sometimes makes to stay in the game.