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Homicide Charge for Father Who Refused to Learn About Son’s Diabetes
February 16, 2018
Homicide Charge for Father Who Refused to Learn About Son’s Diabetes
A Wisconsin man was arrested this week for his son’s August death.
Insulin Nation Reader Engagement Survey
February 13, 2018
Insulin Nation Reader Engagement Survey
IN asks readers to share their reading preferences.
Certified Diabetes Educator Resume Tips
February 13, 2018
Certified Diabetes Educator Resume Tips
An expert offers advice for CDE job applicants.
What if a School District Won’t Cooperate With Diabetes Care?
February 13, 2018
What if a School District Won’t Cooperate With Diabetes Care?
A grandmother shares her battles with school boards and staff since gaining custody of her grandchild with T1D.
Is the Public’s Lack of Empathy to Blame for Increased Insulin Costs?
February 9, 2018
Is the Public’s Lack of Empathy to Blame for Increased Insulin Costs?
IN talks to an advocate about the “culture of contempt” that exists in America toward long-term health conditions.
Why Congress Needs to Renew the Special Diabetes Program
February 7, 2018
Why Congress Needs to Renew the Special Diabetes Program
In an opinion piece for The Hill, two advocates make the case for funding this essential program.
Casting Call for Dark Comedy About T1D
February 5, 2018
Casting Call for Dark Comedy About T1D
A Bad Case makes light of serious situations.
Best Non-medical Diabetes Advice
January 31, 2018
Best Non-medical Diabetes Advice
Individuals in the community share bits of anecdotal wisdom.
#insulin4all: A Global Healthcare Movement
January 30, 2018
#insulin4all: A Global Healthcare Movement
Two advocates talk to Insulin Nation about T1International and its major campaign.
Diabetes Language: What Readers Love and Hate
January 23, 2018
Diabetes Language: What Readers Love and Hate
We share readers’ responses to our recent survey on diabetes language.
Graphic Diabetes: Comics of Life with Type 1 Diabetes
January 22, 2018
Graphic Diabetes: Comics of Life with Type 1 Diabetes
There is a rich tradition of comics that capture the nuances and complexities of life with diabetes.
Vegas, New Years Eve, and Diabetes
January 19, 2018
Vegas, New Years Eve, and Diabetes
Having to manage diabetes at the stroke of midnight prompts one young woman to reflect on her goals for 2018.
What if Diabetes Care Providers Still Made House Calls?
January 17, 2018
What if Diabetes Care Providers Still Made House Calls?
The “Wandering Diabetic Nurse” followed families home to help them to adjust after a Type 1 diabetes diagnosis.
Tax Hikes For Medical Technology Industry Take Effect
January 15, 2018
Tax Hikes For Medical Technology Industry Take Effect
On the first of the year, an excise tax on medical device makers resumed after two-year hiatus.
Living With Diabetes in Honduras
January 15, 2018
Living With Diabetes in Honduras
A woman explains what it’s like to live with T1D in Central America.
Four Years After Son’s Death From DKA, Ohio Couple Still Advocating to Improve Access to Insulin
January 4, 2018
Four Years After Son’s Death From DKA, Ohio Couple Still Advocating to Improve Access to Insulin
Thanks to Dan and Judy Houdeshell, pharmacists in seven states can dispense a 30-day supply of insulin and other life-saving medications without a prescription.
Survey: What T1D Lingo Do You Use?
January 3, 2018
Survey: What T1D Lingo Do You Use?
We ask readers to share their go-to words and phrases. Author: Audrey Farley
Ten Curious Facts About the Geography of Type 1 Diabetes
January 3, 2018
Ten Curious Facts About the Geography of Type 1 Diabetes
These statistics on the global incidence, clinical symptoms, and treatment of Type 1 Diabetes may surprise.
The Magic of Diabetes
December 29, 2017
The Magic of Diabetes
Insulin Nation’s new intern describes her gradual discovery of the magic of diabetes.