Even Without a Cure, My Life Is Good
If you have type 1 diabetes, you probably know that you’re in it for the long haul. No diet, nutrition,
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Type 1
Type 1: FDA OKs Levemir for Two- to Five-Year-Olds
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of Novo Nordisk’s Levemir basal insulin for type 1 children
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A Celebrity Chef’s Documentary About Diabetes
Not long ago, celebrity chef Charles Mattocks, who was recently diagnosed with diabetes, came across the twitter account that I
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Women and Diabetes: Adjusting Your Management Plan to Match Hormonal Changes
I’ve had type 1 diabetes for six years, and it never fails that during the dreaded “time of the month,”
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Five Ways to Rev Up Your Walking Routine
Warmer temperatures bring the opportunity to put on our walking shoes and step outside for our workouts. But if you,
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“Reprogrammed” Cells in Mice Reverse Late-stage Type 1 Diabetes
A successful experiment on mice with type 1 diabetes, which involved “reprogramming” their immune systems to stop attacks on pancreatic
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All in the Family
My oldest nephew, James, has a double whammy to deal with. His aunt, yours truly, has type 1 diabetes, and
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Weight-Loss Surgery Produces Dramatic Results in Type 2s
Bariatric surgery, not medications, may be the key to producing dramatic drops in weight and even the remission of diabetes
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Imagining the Unimaginable
As I listen to the news of the recent Mega Millions jackpot of over $600 million, my dreams aren’t about
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The First 25
A little more than 25 years ago, I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. In a way, I don’t want
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Type 1s May Produce Insulin for Decades After Diagnosis
Massachusetts researchers have found that even years after they are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, some people continue to possess
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