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I Was Denied Insulin During Finals Week in College
August 2, 2017
I Was Denied Insulin During Finals Week in College
A woman with Type 1 describes a dangerous encounter with a pharmacist during her first year of college.
News Show Mixes Up Type 1 Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes
July 27, 2017
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 of diabetes.
The Australian Pro Basketball Player with Type 1 Diabetes
July 26, 2017
The Australian Pro Basketball Player with Type 1 Diabetes
Lara McSpadden has helped lead two teams to championships in her young career.
The Real Madrid Player with Type 1 Diabetes
July 26, 2017
The Real Madrid Player with Type 1 Diabetes
Nacho Fernández, diagnosed at age 11, opens up about his Type 1 diagnosis, and how he feels it has shaped his career as a pro athlete.
Senate Considering Three Different Obamacare Repeal Bills
July 21, 2017
Senate Considering Three Different Obamacare Repeal Bills
We break down what the competing plans might mean for people with diabetes.
Asylum Seeker with Type 1 Deported to El Salvador
July 20, 2017
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 in detention.
Handing Off Diabetes Care to a Teen Should be a Gradual Process
July 19, 2017
Handing Off Diabetes Care to a Teen Should be a Gradual Process
A mother of a teen with Type 1 describes why teens with Type 1 need a safety net.
20 GIFS to Describe Lows
July 18, 2017
20 GIFS to Describe Lows
Insulin Nation readers shared what hypoglycemia felt like to them.
The Senate Health Bill is Dead
July 18, 2017
The Senate Health Bill is Dead
President Trump now wants Senate Republicans to repeal Obamacare without a replacement plan.
8 Ways Game of Thrones is Like Type 1 Diabetes
July 17, 2017
8 Ways Game of Thrones is Like Type 1 Diabetes
It has nothing to do with winter, we swear.
When the Caregiver of a Child with Type 1 is Ill
July 14, 2017
When the Caregiver of a Child with Type 1 is Ill
A mother must find a way to care for her migraines while being the primary caregiver of a child with Type 1.
Obamacare Plans May Become High Risk Pools for People with Diabetes
July 13, 2017
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.
How I Survived Going to College with Type 1 Diabetes
July 11, 2017
How I Survived Going to College with Type 1 Diabetes
A college student talks of how she kept from floundering in a new environment.
Why Aren’t There More People of Color at Diabetes Conferences?
July 10, 2017
Why Aren’t There More People of Color at Diabetes Conferences?
An African American diabetes advocate offers his theory.
Iowa Lawmaker Posts Insensitive Remark About Insulin Pricing
July 5, 2017
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.
Senate Health Bill Revision May Lead to High-Risk Pools
July 1, 2017
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 for people with diabetes.
Seeking Deportation Because of Poor Diabetes Management in Detention
June 29, 2017
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.
Is an Asylum-Seeker’s Diabetes Being Dangerously Mismanaged?
June 29, 2017
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.
The Juicy Bits of the CBO Report for People with Diabetes
June 27, 2017
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 Act.
Orange is the New Black’s Diabetes Portrayal is Almost Criminal
June 26, 2017
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?