t's easy to criticize the FDA -- people with diabetes do it all the time. Why are devices often approved/cleared in Euro…
Diabetes, Et Cetera | Catherine Price
How To Talk To A Person With Diabetes
When I was growing up, my parents had a book on their bookshelf called How To Talk So Kids Will Listen, And How To Liste…
The Pump or Injections . . . or Both?
I’ve been on an insulin pump for about 13 years now, and I love the convenience of being able to dose insulin with…
Diabetes Vacation: Montreal Edition
As we all know, it’s impossible to take a vacation from diabetes (hence the need for some anti-burnout tips). Howe…
Metformin and Type 1 Diabetes – An Experiment
Metformin is not usually prescribed for Type 1 diabetes, but over the past couple years, inspired in part by Mike’…
DBlog Week: Change the World!
It’s day one of the 5th annual Diabetes Blog week (organized by the amazing Karen Graffeo at Bittersweet Diabetes)…
The Problem With Generic Test Strips
In concept, generic blood glucose test strips sound like a great idea. Made by 3rd party manufacturers (i.e. a company o…
Arizona Reinstates Medicaid Insulin Pump Coverage: A Triumph in Patient Advocacy!
Great news: the Arizona State Legislature has approved the restoration of insulin pump coverage for adults in the state&…
FDA and Patient Live Chat: The Recap
As I mentioned earlier, today marks a huge day in the diabetes community’s collaboration with the FDA, the governm…
Diabetes and the FDA: A First-Ever Live Chat
Ain’t no party like an FDA party.
I’m being serious. This Monday, March 31st, the FDA’s Courtney Lias …
