Do you ever wonder why there aren’t cheaper “generic” insulin products available? This may soon change as the patents for branded insulin begin to expire. In fact, the...

Five key insights from April’s big-deal artificial pancreas meeting in Washington, DC.

Recently, Asante announced two important collaborations for downloading its new Snap insulin pump , which features 300 unit pre-filled insulin cartridges and a unique...

The dangers of competitive bidding for diabetes care and what you can do. Plus, win a year’s worth of any brand of test strips!

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 December 9, Sanofi launched the second Partners in Patient Health (PIPH) Innovation Challenge on “Co-Creating for Breakthroughs: Moving toward a collaborative...

(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 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...

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...

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...

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!

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