AskNadia: Convicted of a DUI Because of My DKA
Dear Nadia: I was arrested and charged with a DUI (driving under the influence) while experiencing DKA (diabetic ketoacidosis) and
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Ketoacidosis
AskNadia: My Wife is A Type 1 Diabetic Who Skips Taking Her Insulin
Dear Nadia, My wife has been a type 1 diabetic for 20 years, and I worry about her because she
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In The Diabetes Trenches: DKA SURVEY—State-by-State Breakdown as Promised
By Diabetes Dad As a follow-up to the survey I took in the diabetes community, I promised a state-by-state breakdown
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Despite the Fear
On some days living with a chronic disease and all its complexities for 15 years has the ability to force
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Child and Teen Deaths from Diabetes Plummet Over 41-Year Period
Gratifying news from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: The overall death rate from diabetes among children 19 years
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Playing God
Recently, while scrolling through discussions posted on an online diabetes forum, I came across one from a man in his
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My Pump Almost Killed Me… Twice
One of the greatest technological advancements in diabetes care has been the insulin pump. For one, it gives you the
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Fire In My Veins: A Story of Ketoacidosis
I’ve had type 1 diabetes for 14 long years. During that time, I have had five episodes of ketoacidosis, two
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An Update on Bydureon
Give us feedback about your experience with it
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What Are Ketones, and Why Are They Important to Diabetes Self-Management?
All blood tests are tools. Some are to diagnose diabetes, some are to help you manage your diabetes on a
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