Here at diaTribe , we have written a lot about the role that the FDA has in diabetes care and advocated for more patient-centric programs . In the next two years, the...

What do Michelle Obama, soda, and cities have in common? Our top five patient takeaways from PHA this year.

On January 20, Tandem announced an expanded recall on its t:slim insulin pump cartridges – the affected cartridges ( listed here ) may be at risk of insulin leaking...

The 73rd Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association will be held from June 21-25 in Chicago. The five-day conference will feature hundreds of presentations...

(S)he said what!?

DiabetesSisters hosted the 2013 Weekend for Women Conference in San Francisco on October 4-6, 2013. Our own Editor-in-Chief Kelly Close and Co-Managing Editor Adam Brown...

On January 21, Novo Nordisk announced the launch of the NovoPen Echo in the US. This is the first and only pen device available in the US with half-unit dosing and a...

Kerri reflects on what a cure means to her.

On August 14, MannKind reported phase 3 results for the ultra-rapid-acting inhaled insulin, Afrezza. Afrezza was tested in two large 24-week trials in both type 1 and...

All you need to know about diabetic neuropathy - the facts, prevention, and treatment.

On September 12, First Lady Michelle Obama, actress Eva Longoria, and the Partnership for a Healthier America launched a campaign to encourage Americans to drink more...

My Diabetes Home is an online dashboard that allows patients to record, organize, and track personal diabetes information, including medications, daily blood sugars, A1c...

Asante’s Snap insulin pump - the fastest infusion set change yet.

On June 11, Arena/Eisai launched the weight-management drug Belviq (lorcaserin) in the US, nearly a year after it was approved by the FDA . A 30-day supply of Belviq (60...

Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes? Have a parent or a friend recently diagnosed? The top ten things to know from co-managing editor Adam Brown!

On March 8, Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) will host its 152 nd national event in Sacramento, CA for those who wonder – “Does anyone understand what it’s like...

On April 29, Merck and Pfizer announced that they are entering a partnership to develop ertugliflozin for type 2 diabetes. Ertugliflozin is a sodium-glucose linked...

A major need for the 79 million Americans with prediabetes…

Between October 15 and November 14, the Diabetes Hands Foundation will be hosting the fifth annual Big Blue Test to encourage people to get active and improve the lives...

On February 19, Abbott announced a recall of FreeStyle and FreeStyle Flash blood glucose meters, which may produce low blood sugar results incorrectly when used with...