Living
Preexisting Conditions Amendment Fails in Early Obamacare Repeal Vote
January 12, 2017
Preexisting Conditions Amendment Fails in Early Obamacare Repeal Vote
Amendments to allow importation of prescription drugs from Canada also went down in defeat.
The School Nurse Who Cares for 8 Kids with Type 1
January 10, 2017
The School Nurse Who Cares for 8 Kids with Type 1
And she empowers them to care for themselves.
Medtronic Ambassador Caught Plagiarizing
January 7, 2017
Medtronic Ambassador Caught Plagiarizing
Whole passages were lifted from other diabetes bloggers.
Efforts to Repeal Obamacare are Now Underway
January 4, 2017
Efforts to Repeal Obamacare are Now Underway
A budget resolution in the new Congress signals Republican plans to gut the health care law.
Newscast Punches up Drama of Insulin Pump Theft
December 21, 2016
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.
A Calendar of Nude Finns with Type 1 Diabetes
December 20, 2016
A Calendar of Nude Finns with Type 1 Diabetes
Inspired by T1D Exposed, Diabetesseura Plasma launches a calendar of their own.
Clickbait Sites Prey on Diabetes Vaccine Hopes
December 15, 2016
Clickbait Sites Prey on Diabetes Vaccine Hopes
Learn how to avoid junk health news stories.
5 Reasons You Should Never Share Fake Diabetes Cures
December 13, 2016
5 Reasons You Should Never Share Fake Diabetes Cures
...even when you want to show others how stupid fake cures are.
We Have No Idea What Donald Trump is Going to Do About Insulin Prices
December 8, 2016
We Have No Idea What Donald Trump is Going to Do About Insulin Prices
He brought the subject up again during his interview for Time Magazine’s “Person of the Year” profile.
The 2016 Insulin Nation Naughty-or-Nice List
December 5, 2016
The 2016 Insulin Nation Naughty-or-Nice List
We play Santa with some of this year’s top newsmakers in Type 1 diabetes care.
Trump’s Health Picks Provide Clues to Affordable Care Act Fate
November 29, 2016
Trump’s Health Picks Provide Clues to Affordable Care Act Fate
The president-elect has nominated Congressman Tom Price for DHHS Secretary and consultant and Seema Verma as Medicare and Medicaid administrator.
Are PBMs Driving Up The Price of Insulin?
November 28, 2016
Are PBMs Driving Up The Price of Insulin?
An overview of prescription benefit managers, which drug companies fear now, but consumer advocates might grow to fear.
Don’t Let Your Family See These Memes About Type 1 Diabetes!
November 28, 2016
Don’t Let Your Family See These Memes About Type 1 Diabetes!
5 memes to get you through big family meals and your uncle’s obnoxious jokes about your diabetes.
Doctors Won’t Tell You About One Exercise Trick to Cut Your Insulin Needs in Half
November 21, 2016
Doctors Won’t Tell You About One Exercise Trick to Cut Your Insulin Needs in Half
It’s important that you read this article before sharing or liking it solely based on the title.
Do You Feel Like a T1D Warrior?
November 18, 2016
Do You Feel Like a T1D Warrior?
Readers weigh in on whether the imagery of doing battle with Type 1 diabetes works for them.
Trump May Not Take On High Insulin Prices, After All
November 16, 2016
Trump May Not Take On High Insulin Prices, After All
A report notes that the issue of drug price control has disappeared from his radar since the election.
Why I Wince When People Say They Won’t Let Diabetes Stop Them
November 14, 2016
Why I Wince When People Say They Won’t Let Diabetes Stop Them
People with Type 1 diabetes are under no obligation to inspire others.
Donald Trump and Diabetes Policy: What We Know Right Now
November 14, 2016
Donald Trump and Diabetes Policy: What We Know Right Now
Less than a week after the election, already his positions on health care and health insurance are changing.
Five Little-Known Facts About Dr. Frederick Banting
November 10, 2016
Five Little-Known Facts About Dr. Frederick Banting
The inventor of insulin had many passions beyond diabetes care.