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Type 1 Diabetes News

Type 1 Diabetes is a chronic condition in which your body loses the ability to produce insulin, which is necessary for most cells to convert food into energy and regulate blood sugar levels. 

James S. Hirsch profiles Anna Balogh, who took the State Department to court to fight against diabetic job bias.
On December 20, 2006, the United Nations General Assembly passed resolution 61/225, which designated that every subsequent November 14 would be World Diabetes Day. The...
(S)he said what?!?
Managing diabetes while on vacation.
Our magical time at Children with Diabetes Friends for Life 2009.
On June 26th, diabetes didn’t stop Team Type 1 from cruising to a record-setting victory in the 2009 eight-person Race Across America (RAAM). The team finished the 3000...
Diabetes educator Gary Scheiner gives CGM and basal tips.
Held every other year since 1999, the JDRF’s Children’s Congress brings together about 150 children with type 1 diabetes (ages 4-17) to educate policy-makers about the...
In early February, Tandem Diabetes Care – the manufacturer of the t:slim insulin pump – announced plans to build a new version of the t:slim that can sync up with Dexcom...
James Hirsch on the fear of all diabetes patients and their loved ones – nighttime hypoglycemia.
As researchers understand more about glycemic variability and as we move closer to the “Closed Loop,” an increasing interest in more rapid-acting insulins has emerged...
Update on the Odyssey
Dr. Jay Skyler weighs in on type 1 clinical trial design.
The insurance company UnitedHealthcare (United) is starting a new health care plan to help people better manage diabetes and control employers' increasing insurance...
We love seeing new technology that's easy to use - and the new Bayer Contour USB meter simplifies testing and data downloading.
Recently announced, the DiabetesMine Health Account Plan went live at Keas.com , the new interactive web service (founded by former head of Google Health Adam Bosworth)...
Kelly reflects on how three ‘small’ changes in diabetes and obesity care may have gigantic long-term effects.
Kelly talks about the role of the Internet and social media in removing the "invisible barriers" among patients and making their views known in diabetes care.
A great day for diabetes: the DCCT/EDIC follow-up.
You might have already encountered monofilaments before if your diabetes health care provider is meticulous about screening for peripheral neuropathy, a complication of...

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