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Type 1 Diabetes News
Type 1 Diabetes is a chronic condition in which your body loses the ability to produce insulin, which is necessary for most cells to convert food into energy and regulate blood sugar levels.
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A new premixed, liquid glucagon coming in October in a prefilled syringe and in 2020 as an auto-injector. The second stable glucagon approved this year
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What is a prior authorization? Read on to learn more about why diabetes supplies or medications might require a prior authorization and how to go through the process
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What is it like having a sibling with diabetes, and what can someone do to support their sibling with diabetes? 20-year-old Alexandra Varon shares insight on having a...
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Includes one year of unlimited coaching in the One Drop app
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Soda taxes aim to reduce consumption of sugary beverages, which are associated with increased risk of weight gain and developing type 2 diabetes. Revenue from soda taxes...
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Michael writes about his diagnosis with type 2 diabetes, and how he used a CGM to put his type 2 diabetes into remission
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We asked readers, “Who’s Your Bright Spot?” Read about those who make life with diabetes better and brighter
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This currently recruiting study will support FDA submission of Tandem’s Control-IQ hybrid closed loop for children six years of age or older
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A bipartisan legislation, which would have protected patients from surprise medical bills, is blocked from passing this year
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By Ursula Biba and Eliza Skoler The new State of Childhood Obesity report and website show that youth obesity is prevalent in the US, leading to high rates of adult...
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The importance of communication, returning to a “new normal”, overcoming fear, and finding community for a newly diagnosed teen
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The Medicaid expansion provided health insurance coverage to millions of Americans. Learn more about the positive impact of the program and how it supports public health.
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Control-IQ the first AID system with automatic correction boluses and no fingersticks CGM (Dexcom G6); cleared for those ages 14 and older; launch in January 2020
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The Medicine Assistance Tool (MAT) is a search engine to help find patient assistance resources for your medications
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The new BioSense ketone breath meter offers unlimited, effortless ketone measurements – just blow into the device
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Did your insurance or pharmacy switch your medication, without your medical professional knowing? This is called non-medical switching. Learn what you can do about it
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Under the 2020 health plan, Walmart employees get an incredible network of high-quality healthcare professionals. Ask your boss if this type of investment in employee...
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Maria shares her experiences and strategies for managing blood sugar levels while studying abroad
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A rarely used benefit: Medicare covers up to three hours of personal nutrition counseling for people with diabetes and/or kidney disease after healthcare professional...