So it’s been an entire decade since type 1 diabetes turned my life on its ear, or something along those lines…
Many of you know my story: How I had a new baby who had just turned 5 months old, along with a 5-year-old and 3-year-old to care for when the symptoms hit… How I thought I was just exhausted because my baby had been suffering with a nasty flu that kept the two of…
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The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) proudly showcased their new “comprehensive algorithm” for diabetes treatment at their 22nd Annual Conference in Phoenix, AZ, at the beginning of May, replacing their previous algorithm that’s been in place since 2009.
Wait, an algorithm? No, not the technology software kind. Rather, this “algorithm” is a set of complex guidelines for doctors that, according to the AACE, “considers the whole patient, the spectrum of risks and complications for…
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This is the fourth year of Diabetes Blog Week dreamed up by D-Peep Karen Graffeo, who blogs over at Bitter-Sweet, and today’s prompt asks us to take a stand on all the hubbub we’ve seen in our Diabetes Online Community lately relating to petitions that call for change.
Here’s what Karen asks of us today:
Recently, various petitions have been circulating the DOC, so today let’s pretend to write our own. Tell us who you…
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Got questions about navigating life with diabetes? Ask D’Mine! Our weekly advice column, that is — hosted by veteran type 1, diabetes author and educator Wil Dubois.
This week, Wil gets to hear about how his past advice helped a fellow PWD, and who now faces another challenge related to her diabetes management while under water in the Land Down Under. So, come on in for a read — the water’s fine!
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