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FDA Warns Against Secondhand Test Strips
May 17, 2017
FDA Warns Against Secondhand Test Strips
The agency stopped short of outlawing the sale of them, however.
Take a Type 1 Diabetes Technology Survey
April 27, 2017
Take a Type 1 Diabetes Technology Survey
Answer six questions for a chance to win one of two $25 Amazon.com gift cards.
Help Needed After Woman with Type 1 Falls into Coma
April 11, 2017
Help Needed After Woman with Type 1 Falls into Coma
Holly Murphy’s recovery will be long and expensive. You can donate to help.
Endocrinologist Says She Can’t Compete With Artificial Pancreas
April 7, 2017
Endocrinologist Says She Can’t Compete With Artificial Pancreas
Dr. Jennifer Sherr describes her experience as an artificial pancreas researcher and trial participant.
“They Wouldn’t Refill My Daughter’s Insulin Prescription.”
March 13, 2017
“They Wouldn’t Refill My Daughter’s Insulin Prescription.”
A mother shares how a records mishap has led to a trip to the hospital for her daughter with Type 1 diabetes.
Why People with Type 1 Should Take Care of Their Teeth
March 13, 2017
Why People with Type 1 Should Take Care of Their Teeth
A certified diabetes educator discusses why diabetes ups the risk of periodontal disease.
I’ve Had an Insulin Allergy for 33 Years
March 8, 2017
I’ve Had an Insulin Allergy for 33 Years
A woman with Type 1 chronicles a difficult journey to use the medicine that keeps her both alive and unwell.
FreeStyle Libre Use Associated with Better Glucose Control
February 28, 2017
FreeStyle Libre Use Associated with Better Glucose Control
Abbott, the maker of the Libre, touts an analysis of user data of the glucose monitoring system.
JDRF Rolls Out its PEAK Program on Exercise and Type 1
February 22, 2017
JDRF Rolls Out its PEAK Program on Exercise and Type 1
The organization launches workshops both in the U.S. and abroad.
Medtronic Warns of 640G Pump Software Problem
February 20, 2017
Medtronic Warns of 640G Pump Software Problem
The pump, which is sold internationally, could fail to charge because of it.
Ketones and Exercise – What You Need to Know
February 14, 2017
Ketones and Exercise – What You Need to Know
A researcher on diabetes and exercise describes why exercise elevates risk of DKA for people with Type 1 diabetes.
Denied Insulin by a Doctor
February 13, 2017
Denied Insulin by a Doctor
A woman with Type 1 claims a doctor withheld a prescription even though she was running out of insulin.
25 Facts to Know on Exercise on Type 1 Diabetes
February 8, 2017
25 Facts to Know on Exercise on Type 1 Diabetes
A team of international researchers release new guidelines based on the accumulation of research on the subject.
Too Many with Type 1 Don’t Test for Ketones
February 6, 2017
Too Many with Type 1 Don’t Test for Ketones
One-third of people affected by Type 1 diabetes lack any means to test for DKA at home.
The Class-Action Lawsuit Against Novo Nordisk
January 23, 2017
The Class-Action Lawsuit Against Novo Nordisk
It’s alleged that price fixing to keep the price of insulin high may have obscured trouble with the company’s bottom line.
Medtronic Warns of Possible MiniMed Pro-Set Infusion Problems
January 20, 2017
Medtronic Warns of Possible MiniMed Pro-Set Infusion Problems
Kinked cannulas may cause interruptions in insulin delivery.
CGMs Can Be Durable Medical Devices, CMS Rules
January 13, 2017
CGMs Can Be Durable Medical Devices, CMS Rules
The ruling paves way for partial Medicare and Medicaid coverage for qualifying CGMs.
FDA Approves Animas OneTouch Vibe Plus
January 13, 2017
FDA Approves Animas OneTouch Vibe Plus
It was the second FDA approval for the OneTouch Vibe pump system in 2016 alone.
CNN Reports on a DKA Death
January 9, 2017
CNN Reports on a DKA Death
The two-part report profiles the death of Kevin Houdeshell from lack of insulin, and his family’s efforts to prevent similar deaths.
10 Weird Things People Have Eaten for Lows
January 4, 2017
10 Weird Things People Have Eaten for Lows
Don’t read this list if you’re feeling queasy. Take our word on this.
