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Unapproved peptides

Why Unapproved Peptides Are Risky

GLP-1 is a peptide proven to be an effective treatment for diabetes and weight management. However, taking any peptide that has not been approved as a medication is risky and potentially ineffective.

June 15, 2026
Man with cup of coffee at table talking to another person

How To Cope With Diabetes Stigma at Work

Managing diabetes at work can mean balancing deadlines, meetings, glucose checks, and treatment while also dealing with comments from coworkers who don’t understand. Advocates and people with diabetes discuss how to respond – and why preventing stigma should not fall on people with diabetes alone.

June 15, 2026
Tzield (Teplizumab)

Tzield (Teplizumab) to Delay Type 1 Diabetes

Tzield has been shown to delay the onset of type 1 diabetes by an average of two years. Here’s more about screening and whether treatment may be right for you.

June 15, 2026
Abbott's Libre Duo sensor monitors glucose and ketones

Diabetes Technology Highlights From ADA 2026

At the American Diabetes Association's 2026 Scientific Sessions in New Orleans, tech updates were focused on making diabetes care more accessible and less disruptive.

June 9, 2026
Ed Augustin, the first recipient of an FDA-approved islet cell treatment called Lantidra, showing his blood sugar reading shortly after the procedure.

State of the Cure: Cell Therapy Breakthroughs

People with type 1 diabetes are making insulin again through experimental and FDA-approved treatments. What challenges remain in order to make these transplants safe and widely accessible?

June 9, 2026
ADA 2026

Top Diabetes News: ADA 2026

Big new insights on diabetes treatments and technology emerged from the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) 2026 conference in New Orleans. Here’s what matters most for people living with diabetes.

June 9, 2026