ADA 73rd Scientific Sessions
Live From the ADA Scientific Sessions 2013
Join us from June 21-25th for live updates out of this year's American Diabetes Association's Scientific Sessions in Chicago. More than 1,200 cutting-edge presentations by prestigious diabetes experts will explore the latest research breakthroughs in the meeting's eight theme areas
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Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Roll
Though a bagel with smoked salmon and cream cheese used to be one of my favorite foods, I've accepted the fact that bagels don't mix well with my diabetes.
Sometimes, my job can be fun.
Hypoglycemia: Coming to a Theater Near You!
It was a dark and stormy night. There were several newly hired employees behind the stand who weren’t prepared for what was about to happen. Star…
Common Ground
Last week, Mark and I took Jamie and Bisi to our college reunion. We all had a great time, though it was HOT, and the combination of un-airconditioned…
The Health of My Whole Person
Annual physical: check Blood tests: check Mammogram: check Calcium, Iron, and Vitamin D: check The school year is over (I’m a college writing…
Diabetes Honeymoon Period
How Long Can a Diabetes Honeymoon Last?
When our six-year-old daughter, Bisi, was hospitalized last summer after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, part of the torrent of information we learned is that some patients have a diabetes honeymoon period, where the pancreas starts working again—though not perfectly—after diagnosis.
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Artificial Pancreas Used at Home For the First Time
Five adults in the UK with type 1 diabetes have used an artificial pancreas in their homes without medical supervision. This step offers real hope for a future where people with type 1 diabetes no longer have to monitor blood glucose levels, and where they have a better chance of living a long and healthy life.