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Thanks to the article published in Pediatrics<\/a><\/em>, we might call 2018 the year of the low carb breakthrough. Finally, we have much needed data to support a low carb lifestyle for people with type 1 diabetes. This year we talked a lot about TypeOneGrit<\/a>, and we got the Dexcom G6 and the Tandem t:slim X2<\/a>. We talked about the high cost of insulin, and what high blood sugar feels like. We talked about metformin, and low carb pumpkin spice bars<\/a>. In short, we’ve covered a lot. With no further ado, ladies and gentlemen, we present you with our most popular diabetes stories of 2018.<\/p>\n

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Cause of Death: American Diabetes Association Recommendations<\/a> by Jessica apple<\/p>\n

Smart Answers to Annoying Diabetes Questions<\/a> by Moira McCarthy<\/p>\n

How To Stop Over-Eating and Over-Treating Low Blood Sugars<\/a> by Kerri Sparling<\/p>\n

First Look at Dexcom\u2019s G6 CGM<\/a> by Kerri Sparling<\/p>\n

Your Child\u2019s Diabetes is Not Your Fault<\/a> by Moira McCarthy<\/p>\n

10 Facts You May Not Know About Hemoglobin A1C<\/a> by Jessica Apple<\/p>\n

How a Low Carb Diet Can Benefit Children with Type 1 Diabetes<\/a> by Katie Bacon<\/p>\n

7 Adhesives to Keep Your Diabetes Devices Stuck This Summer<\/a> by Kerri Sparling<\/p>\n

Why is Insulin So Expensive in America?<\/a>\u00a0by Gail DeVore<\/p>\n

A Very Private Diabetes Complication<\/a> by Rick Phillips<\/p>\n

What High Blood Sugar Feels Like<\/a> by Jessica Apple<\/p>\n

Ten Surprising Things that Affect Blood Sugar Levels<\/a> by Bridget Montgomery<\/p>\n

Successfully Raising a Child with Diabetes on a Low Carb Diet: A Four Year Update<\/a>by Katie Bacon<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s Change the Way We Treat Diabetes<\/a> by Jessica Apple<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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