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How People with Type 1 Handle Holiday Eating
November 20, 2018
How People with Type 1 Handle Holiday Eating
We share survey results for how people manage blood sugar levels during the eat-a-thon part of the year.
T1D Odyssey from North Africa
November 16, 2018
T1D Odyssey from North Africa
I was originally born in Canada and left at five years old to go to North Africa with my father. He couldn’t get around so he believed being in his homeland would be easier. At five years old, I was…
The health consequences of cannabis use for diabetics
November 13, 2018
The health consequences of cannabis use for diabetics
Reports on the health consequences of cannabis use are mixed. There have however been studies done that suggest there are health consequences, so those considering medical cannabis should read up on the research before blindly following the crowd. Latest research…
It takes a Tribe: A new model of type 1 diabetes care in Australia
November 9, 2018
It takes a Tribe: A new model of type 1 diabetes care in Australia
With a focus on building community, peer-led information exchange, creative health programs, and social support, the Family Centre does diabetes differently and represents a new model of care for people with type 1 diabetes. A holistic care facility Opened in…
Cheaper small scale Insulin production could be available soon
October 19, 2018
Cheaper small scale Insulin production could be available soon
FDA Biosimilars Policy Ensures High Insulin Costs & Declining Public Health But Change is Coming
T1D Teens: Good Habits are Critical
October 15, 2018
T1D Teens: Good Habits are Critical
Research published in Diabetes Care shows that good self-management (aka Executive Function) is predictive of teen success maintaining better glycemic control while transiting to adulthood.
My T1D Road to Acceptance
October 11, 2018
My T1D Road to Acceptance
Inspirational T1D blogger, instagrammer and influencer, Judy Mitri from Montreal, shares her journey to Type 1 Diabetes acceptance.
Teen safety with a CGM
October 9, 2018
Teen safety with a CGM
Diabetes can be particularly confusing for a teen where it can be easy to write off initial symptoms of low or high BG levels as fatigue from too much activity or illness-related.
Commercial Drivers can now be on Insulin
October 5, 2018
Commercial Drivers can now be on Insulin
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will now allow certificated medical examiners to decide whether truck drivers with stable insulin-treated diabetes are qualified to drive.
Diva Diabetics: a T1D Mentoring & Support Group for Women
October 1, 2018
Diva Diabetics: a T1D Mentoring & Support Group for Women
Diva Diabetics, located in St. Louis, is a great example of a T1D mentoring/support group. Here is the history, group dynamics, and learnings from the founder.
Protecting your child with CGM
September 25, 2018
Protecting your child with CGM
Continuous Glucose Monitoring improves your child's health because these devices constantly monitor BG levels and make it easy to use your smartphone, computer, or tablet to see and react to trends quickly.
Dangerous High – Insulin Pricing is a Public Health Crisis
September 20, 2018
Dangerous High – Insulin Pricing is a Public Health Crisis
There is growing concern over the very high cost of insulin. Prices have increased at seven times the rate of the consumer price index over the last 30 years.
CGM changed my life
September 11, 2018
CGM changed my life
Continuous glucose monitoring is medically helpful and an essential tool for healthy living with diabetes.
Finally a Book that Gets Diabetes Right
July 26, 2018
Finally a Book that Gets Diabetes Right
The author of the Pink Panther series has written a novel about diabetes.
No Longer On the Margins: Increasing Diversity One Story at a Time
July 2, 2018
No Longer On the Margins: Increasing Diversity One Story at a Time
The founder of Just a Little Suga' is working to increase diversity in the diabetes community.
New Travel Guides Designed By and For Persons with Diabetes
June 18, 2018
New Travel Guides Designed By and For Persons with Diabetes
A travel enthusiast discusses the business she created to make international travel more practical for those with T1D.
Slipstream Firsts
May 24, 2018
Slipstream Firsts
Campers share their life-changing experiences from “adult diabetes camp.”
Mom Creates Simple, Much-Needed Diabetes Product
May 15, 2018
Mom Creates Simple, Much-Needed Diabetes Product
A mom explains her motivations for creating a visual reminder for diabetes supplies.
Five Ideas for Your Diabetes Charity
May 9, 2018
Five Ideas for Your Diabetes Charity
An expert offers tips for succeeding as a diabetes charity.
Smart Meter’s iGlucose® Enables Reimbursable Remote Patient Monitoring
May 8, 2018
Smart Meter’s iGlucose® Enables Reimbursable Remote Patient Monitoring
Solution supports reimbursed remote patient monitoring and chronic care management programs advancing Connected Health.