On the occasion of World Diabetes Day 2020, I propose we reconsider the official definition of Type 1 diabetes, which sa…
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Vermont Governor Caps Insulin Costs at $100 Per Month
Great news in Vermont: Governor Phil Scott signed a law capping insulin costs at $100 per month.
An official press relea…
New Insulin Affordability Survey: 40% Struggle to Afford Insulin
A new survey shows that 44% of Americans that use insulin to treat their diabetes have struggled to afford their insulin…
High Blood Sugar and Cognitive Decline in Teens
You may have heard that high blood sugars can make your feel slow, fuzzy or tired. Perhaps you’ve experienced it yoursel…
ADA: 25% of People with Diabetes are Rationing Medication and Supplies
Alarming new data shows the disturbing trend within the diabetes population in the U.S. of high unemployment and worseni…
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…
Trump To Slash Insulin Costs for Medicare Patients
President Trump has announced that monthly co-pays for Medicare insulin will be capped at just $35, beginning in January…
ADA to Congress: Protect People with Diabetes During COVID-19
Tracey Brown, the CEO of the American Diabetes Association (ADA), has called on Congress to improve protections for peop…
How Can We Explain the Alarming Rise of Type 1 Diabetes in Kids?
Rates of childhood Type 1 diabetes are exploding. Why aren’t we freaking out about this?
New statistics show that …
A Firefighter with Type 1 Diabetes Discovers Low Carb
This is Part 2 of Kyle Kondoff’s incredible story. In Part 1, Kyle described how he first perceived the symptoms of Type…
