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For many people, being responsible for the care of someone with diabetes –be it a child, a parent, a relative, or a friend – can feel overwhelming at times. Every person with diabetes has their own unique story and their own care needs, and thanks to healthcare professionals, new therapies and technologies, and a multitude of resources, helping someone manage their diabetes to live a long, healthy, and happy life is absolutely possible.

But we know it isn’t easy to negotiate the day-to-day challenges, confusing options, and multiple uncertainties of helping a loved one handle the condition. At diaTribe, we strive to provide a diverse array of articles that offer advice, support, and encouragement to all those who are helping someone live well with diabetes.

FDA approval the fast-acting insulin for children means that children will have more flexibility in their mealtime insulin dosing
As we enter hurricane season, here are three important steps people with diabetes can take to prepare for natural disasters
New updates include time-in-range goals, heart health benefits of GLP-1 agonist Trulicity, and recommendation of GLP-1 agonist Victoza for children and teens with type 2...
InPen – a reusable, Bluetooth-enabled, smart insulin dosing and tracking pen – is now available for people of all ages in the United States
Todo lo que necesitas saber sobre la diabetes gestacional, incluyendo consejos para hacer más fácil la vida con este trastorno
¿Te diagnosticaron hace poco diabetes tipo 1? La Dra. Francine Kaufman responde algunas de las preguntas más frecuentes
¿Te diagnosticaron hace poco diabetes tipo 2? La Dra. Francine Kaufman responde algunas de las preguntas más frecuentes para adolescentes con diabetes tipo 2
In exciting news, Tandem announced expanded clearance for the hybrid closed loop Control-IQ. The system is now available for children ages 6-13
The G6 Pro includes several exciting new features and is expected to start shipping next week!
La transición del cuidado de padres a hijos puede ser un momento estresante para las familias con diabetes: seis estrategias para reducir la presión
La importancia del sueño para los adolescentes que padecen diabetes. Además, ¡estrategias esenciales de sueño para los jóvenes adultos que conviven con la diabetes!
For some, school cancelations and working from home have added stress that can make diabetes management even more difficult. Here are the perspectives and strategies of...
La importancia de la comunicación, volver a una “nueva vida normal”, superar el miedo y encontrar una comunidad para un adolescente recientemente diagnosticado
Por Kerri Sparling Read this article in English. Cuando tuve la oportunidad de compartir por primera vez mis datos de CGM, me sentí emocionada. Y nerviosa. Chris y yo...
A new consensus report for adults with type 2 diabetes demonstrates the massive benefits of diabetes self-management education and support programs. Read the...
As the school year approaches, families with diabetes are trying to determine how to safely navigate returning to school in the time of COVID-19
The American Diabetes Association has lowered the A1C target for children to less than 7.0%, aiming to improve long-term health outcomes without increasing hypoglycemic...
If you or your child was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, you probably have many questions about how to manage this new condition. Dr. Fran Kaufman explains...
Data presented at the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes’ virtual conference highlighted increased time in range in children and teens using...
The MiniMed 770G system has been cleared by the FDA for people two years of age and older with type 1 diabetes. Its Bluetooth-connected pump and smartphone app make data...

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