Molly Martin, Motocross Racer
Molly Martin is a vibrant and energetic 18-year-old from Texas who’s had type 1 diabetes since the age of two.
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Type 1 Issues
Five To-Do’s for People Newly Diagnosed With Diabetes
There are ways to live with diabetes that allow for optimal health and relative freedom from complications. But to obtain
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Type 1 Onset Linked to Low Vitamin D?
A report in the December issue of the journal Diabetologia says that a study of 1,000 active-duty military personnel who
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Diabetes Heroes Come In All Ages
Last summer, I led the third annual swim-run biathlon for the Barton Center for Diabetes Education, which hosts two Massachusetts
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Study Says Iron May Contribute to Type 2 Onset
Danish researchers report that high levels of transferrin may contribute to the destruction of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas.
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My Husband Tries Type 1 Diabetes for a Day
It started at 7:45 a.m., when I heard my husband’s phone alarming. Since it was his scheduled virtual type 1
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Type 1 For a Day
I recently learned of a JDRF campaign to increase type 1 diabetes awareness, in which people without diabetes can sign
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Penny Hildreth: Finally Facing Diabetes
It was more than two decades ago, and Penny Hildreth was already feeling overwhelmed by life when she learned that
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Why Is My Health Insurance Coverage Getting Worse Instead of Better?
I’m not sure how everyone else is feeling about health insurance in the United States of America right now, but
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Oral Agents for Lowering Blood Sugar in Type 2 Diabetes
Part 1: Sulfonylureas and Meglitinides
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Spreading Diabetes Awareness Isn’t as Easy as It Looks
You might not realize this, but I’m actually pretty shy. I often find myself wishing that I had my husband’s
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