On the occasion of World Diabetes Day 2020, I propose we reconsider the official definition of Type 1 diabetes, which sa…
Diabetes Management
Flattening the CGM Curve: How I Avoid Roller Coaster Blood Sugars
As a teenager with Type 1 diabetes, my two top-level goals are having the same blood sugar levels as the healthiest non-…
COVID-19 Lockdowns and Glycemic Control
There was both good news and bad news last week when a team of Scottish doctors published their research on the impact o…
What is Leptin? And How it May Impact Covid-19 Risk Factors
You May Be Leptin-Resistant. Here’s Why It’s Important.
In the diabetes world, leptin doesn’t get nearly the attention t…
Can Probiotics Improve Type 2 Diabetes?
Can probiotics help improve the glucose control of people with Type 2 diabetes? A company named Pendulum is betting that…
Why Type 2 Diabetes Gets Worse
Type 2 diabetes is generally defined as a progressive disease, that is, a disease that reliably gets worse over time. An…
New Study: Keto Diet Leads to Weight Loss & Insulin Sensitivity
A new study has shown impressive results for a very low carbohydrate (or “ketogenic”) diet.
Participants in a new 8-week…
Why We Get Sick, An Interview with Dr. Benjamin Bikman
There’s no question that the entire world is suffering from related twin epidemics of diabetes and obesity, but there is…
Does Diabetes Technology Have a Race Problem?
Does diabetes technology have a race problem? Are the latest devices least available to those that need them most?
On th…
No, Carbs Are Not Necessary for Kids with Type 1 Diabetes
Yesterday in the 2020 American Diabetes Association’s Scientific Sessions, Dr. Carmel Smart, pediatric diabetes di…
