James S. Hirsch profiles Anna Balogh, who took the State Department to court to fight against diabetic job bias.
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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.
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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...
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Managing diabetes while on vacation.
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Our magical time at Children with Diabetes Friends for Life 2009.
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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...
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Diabetes educator Gary Scheiner gives CGM and basal tips.
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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...
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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...
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James Hirsch on the fear of all diabetes patients and their loved ones – nighttime hypoglycemia.
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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...
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Dr. Jay Skyler weighs in on type 1 clinical trial design.
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The insurance company UnitedHealthcare (United) is starting a new health care plan to help people better manage diabetes and control employers' increasing insurance...
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We love seeing new technology that's easy to use - and the new Bayer Contour USB meter simplifies testing and data downloading.
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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)...
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Kelly reflects on how three ‘small’ changes in diabetes and obesity care may have gigantic long-term effects.
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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.
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A great day for diabetes: the DCCT/EDIC follow-up.
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You might have already encountered monofilaments before if your diabetes health care provider is meticulous about screening for peripheral neuropathy, a complication of...