Learn how to navigate different health insurance options after you age out of your parent’s insurance plan. Plus, what to consider that is specific to managing diabetes

MiniMed 670G becomes the first hybrid closed loop system officially approved for type 1 pediatric use; systems are available now. European approval also received for 7...

When can people with diabetes feel normal again following the COVID-19 crisis? When can we stop wearing masks, start seeing friends and family, and comfortably send kids...

DreaMed’s artificial intelligence platform, Advisor Pro, which can deliver insulin dosing recommendations is now FDA approved for people with diabetes on multiple daily...

Whether your child has type 1 or type 2 diabetes, figuring out nutrition for school and childcare is a big part of managing glucose numbers – as well as nourishing a...

A story of bigotry on a radio show.

From the moment her son was diagnosed with diabetes, Laura Billetdeaux was sharing her thoughts and taking advice on the website Children with Diabetes, a now-large...

Jeff Hitchcock and the inspired, inspiring Children With Diabetes organization.

Ready, steady, camp!

We recently attended the three-day JDRF Children's Congress in Washington DC (June 22-24, 2009). The goal of the 150 young delegates (ages 4-17 years, who all have type...

James Hirsch on the fear of all diabetes patients and their loved ones – nighttime hypoglycemia.

We tend to think of people with type 1 diabetes as kids, but in fact, over half of the 30,000 new cases of type 1 diabetes diagnosed each year are adults. And, because...

Dr. Jay Skyler weighs in on type 1 clinical trial design.

Teaching a child with type 1 diabetes the "facts of life"... Jim Hirsch reflects.

Special Conference Perspective: James S. Hirsch on the Human Drama of Diabetes

Kelly reflects on her recent visit to Washington…

Larry Soler and Dr. James Gavin discuss Partnership for a Healthier America's efforts to fight childhood obesity.

How can kids with diabetes most enjoy Halloween? Jim Hirsch shares his thoughts.

Kerri Morrone Sparling reflects on the true meaning of ‘need’ in the global diabetes community…

We had the privilege of attending the inaugural Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) Building a Healthier Future Summit in late 2011 in Washington, DC, where we...