Treatment
(Mainly) Prickless CGM Approved for Kids in Europe
February 15, 2016
(Mainly) Prickless CGM Approved for Kids in Europe
The Abbott FreeStyle Libre Flash has been approved for adults since 2014. Abbott officials say they want FDA approval.
Pharmacists Help People with Diabetes Post-Surgery
February 5, 2016
Pharmacists Help People with Diabetes Post-Surgery
A study finds adding a pharmacist to a surgery team can lead to better medical outcomes and lower rates of hospital readmission.
Needle Phobia Leads to Pancreas Transplant
February 5, 2016
Needle Phobia Leads to Pancreas Transplant
A woman with Type 1 undergoes the procedure, setting off a debate about whether her case warranted a transplant.
Type 1 Teddy Bear Wins IBM Award
January 29, 2016
Type 1 Teddy Bear Wins IBM Award
Sproutel’s interactive creation now can help kids with allergies, too.
Medtronic to Build Pump Factory for Chinese Market
January 21, 2016
Medtronic to Build Pump Factory for Chinese Market
The move comes as health care companies rush to provide treatment options for the growing diabetes epidemic in China.
Does Bribing Teens With Type 1 Work?
January 20, 2016
Does Bribing Teens With Type 1 Work?
A study seems to suggest teens who have trouble with diabetes self-care will shed their blood for pay.
Infusion Set Rotation is a Really Good Idea
January 19, 2016
Infusion Set Rotation is a Really Good Idea
A certified diabetes educator shares a system to help pump users avoid a lot of scar tissue.
Try Type 2 Nation – Our Sister Publication
January 18, 2016
Try Type 2 Nation – Our Sister Publication
Want to learn more about news and views on Type 2 diabetes? Go to www.type2nation.com.
Family Therapy Helps Depressed Teens with Type 1
January 15, 2016
Family Therapy Helps Depressed Teens with Type 1
Researchers find such therapy improves blood sugar control, lessens depression for teens struggling with diabetes management.
Sanofi Walks Away From Afrezza
January 6, 2016
Sanofi Walks Away From Afrezza
The move casts major doubt on the economic viability of the inhaled insulin system.
How to Get Approved for Pump Therapy
January 5, 2016
How to Get Approved for Pump Therapy
A certified diabetes educator provides a step-by-step process for getting fitted with an insulin pump.
Can I Use the Back-of-the-Fridge Insulin?
December 29, 2015
Can I Use the Back-of-the-Fridge Insulin?
A certified diabetes educator weighs in on the wisdom of using a forgotten vial of insulin.
10 Big Deals in Type 1 Treatment in 2015
December 29, 2015
10 Big Deals in Type 1 Treatment in 2015
We run down our picks for the biggest news stories in diabetes research and treatment.
A Type 1 Family Gets a Diabetes Alert Dog
December 14, 2015
A Type 1 Family Gets a Diabetes Alert Dog
Read about one family’s journey for a canine CGM in the new memoir - “Elle & Coach”.
Ohio Bill to Safeguard Insulin Access Passes
December 11, 2015
Ohio Bill to Safeguard Insulin Access Passes
Ohio pharmacists will be allowed to fill expired insulin prescriptions in certain circumstances.
“Help! There’s a Lump Where I Inject Insulin”
December 1, 2015
“Help! There’s a Lump Where I Inject Insulin”
It might be a sign of lipohypertrophy, a condition that affects insulin absorption.
5 Reasons People Ditch the Pump
November 13, 2015
5 Reasons People Ditch the Pump
We hear a lot about the pros of insulin pump therapy. A diabetes educator shares some of the cons.
Lilly Acquires Rights to Nasal Glucagon
October 16, 2015
Lilly Acquires Rights to Nasal Glucagon
The deal might be evidence that injectable glucagon is on its way out.
U.S. Pays Much More Than UK for Insulin
October 14, 2015
U.S. Pays Much More Than UK for Insulin
A study finds that U.S. consumers pay between 5.7 times and 7.5 times more for Lantus and NovoRapid than UK consumers.
Tresiba Gets FDA Approval
September 29, 2015
Tresiba Gets FDA Approval
Will it offer enough of an improvement over other basal insulins to compete in the basal insulin marketplace?