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How People with Type 1 Handle Holiday Eating

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slipstream Firsts

Campers share their life-changing experiences from “adult diabetes camp.”
Mom Creates Simple, Much-Needed Diabetes Product

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

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

Smart Meter’s iGlucose® Enables Reimbursable Remote Patient Monitoring

Solution supports reimbursed remote patient monitoring and chronic care management programs advancing Connected Health.
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