Treatment
An Insulin Price War?
November 7, 2014
An Insulin Price War?
The makers of Lantus oust their CEO partly over insulin sales. Will this lead to lower prices for basal insulin?
Deadly Time Changes, Cure Patent, Small Needles
November 5, 2014
Deadly Time Changes, Cure Patent, Small Needles
The Insulin Nation Treatment Roundup for November 2014.
When My Child’s Blood Sugar Level Hit 20
November 3, 2014
When My Child’s Blood Sugar Level Hit 20
A mother shares her son’s struggles with silent hypoglycemia, and what her family did to combat it.
Does Insulin Make Us Fat?
October 30, 2014
Does Insulin Make Us Fat?
We explore this issue and the science behind obesity with noted science writer Gary Taubes.
Why Does Pen Usage Lag in the U.S.?
October 30, 2014
Why Does Pen Usage Lag in the U.S.?
The insulin pen is big in Japan, so why not here? It has a lot to do with cost.
Global Portraits of Type 1 Diabetes
October 29, 2014
Global Portraits of Type 1 Diabetes
Interviews from people with diabetes who struggle to find the insulin and supplies they need in their countries.
Beta Cell Shield, Mom’s Genetic T1D Role, Probiotics
October 22, 2014
Beta Cell Shield, Mom’s Genetic T1D Role, Probiotics
The Insulin Nation Research Roundup for October 2014
Cure?! – Examining the Stem Cell News
October 14, 2014
Cure?! – Examining the Stem Cell News
A endocrinologist evaluates the potential for Dr. Douglas Melton’s new technique to grow insulin-producing beta cells.
Dr. Frederick Banting in Film
October 10, 2014
Dr. Frederick Banting in Film
Take a look at how the discoverer of insulin is portrayed on the silver screen.
Eye Health, Kids’ Insulin, Afrezza News
October 7, 2014
Eye Health, Kids’ Insulin, Afrezza News
The Insulin Nation Treatment Roundup for October 2014
The Scary Wake-Up Call
October 2, 2014
The Scary Wake-Up Call
News reporter Cristina Frank documents a bad middle-of-the-night bout of hypoglycemia.
Diabetes Care: 1950-1990
October 1, 2014
Diabetes Care: 1950-1990
A look back at advances in diabetes care from Tes Tape to home insulin pumps.
Playing Sports Without D-Mom Supervision?
September 30, 2014
Playing Sports Without D-Mom Supervision?
A soccer mom worries what might happen when there’s a coach in charge who doesn’t know diabetes.
Why Lantus is Dominant Right Now
September 29, 2014
Why Lantus is Dominant Right Now
Tired of paying high prices for Sanofi’s basal insulin? An alternative to Lantus has been blocked from the marketplace.
The Pitfalls of Public Lows
September 23, 2014
The Pitfalls of Public Lows
Laura Kronen shares two memorable lows where she had to put manners aside to raise her blood sugar levels.
New Insulin, Quicker Healing, Bee Endos
September 15, 2014
New Insulin, Quicker Healing, Bee Endos
The latest Insulin Nation treatment roundup.
Are there Environmental Causes for Type 1?
September 12, 2014
Are there Environmental Causes for Type 1?
A T1D activist and researcher dives into the available research for clues.
Bloodless Monitoring, Implantable Insulin, and More!
September 5, 2014
Bloodless Monitoring, Implantable Insulin, and More!
The latest Type 1 diabetes tech news.
Crowdsourcing a T1D Service Dog for Molly
September 4, 2014
Crowdsourcing a T1D Service Dog for Molly
Read how a fundraising website is helping a 10-year old with Type 1 buy a diabetes service dog.
Most People with Type 1 Still Producing Insulin
September 3, 2014
Most People with Type 1 Still Producing Insulin
With new diagnostic tools, doctors can track the insulin production of people with diabetes who are long past the honeymoon period.