As we mark the Fourth of July here in the U.S.A., we thought this would be a great time to explore the idea of freedom as it relates to our dependence on diabetes apparatus.
Admit it: As free as we can sometimes feel about the flexibility modern diabetes technology provides, our devices also serve as a constant reminder of our illness, shadowing us wherever we go. Most of us, at one time or another, have…
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If there’s one thing harder than raising a teen, it’s raising a teen with diabetes! Korey Hood is a family clinical psychologist at the Cleveland Clinic, and as a type 1 diabetic himself since he was 19, he has counseled many families through his practice and also through serving as faculty member at the Children with Diabetes conferences.
Korey is also the author of the new book, Type 1 Teens: A Guide to Managing Your…
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Whether you were diagnosed at age 4 or 14, dealing with diabetes when you hit college is a struggle for anyone. From late-night pizza parties, to erratic school schedules to the inevitable encounters with alcohol, diabetes in college is nothing if not chaotic. When I was attending school, I didn’t have much support, which is why I can vouch for the fact that the new Students with Diabetes organization is so important.
Nicole Johnson, who…
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