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.
Kerri Sparling (Sixuntilme.com) discusses CGM in the Cloud, explaining what it is and how it works. Sparling writes about its benefits and drawbacks that are leading to a split in the diabetes community - some people are celebrating its attributes while others are keeping their distance. Continue Reading »
What's in store for the Bionic Pancreas? diaTribe visits the Camp Joslin clinical trial in 6-11 year olds for an insider look. Continue Reading »
Do people with diabetes feel social stigma? Results from a new survey could change the way we talk about diabetes... Continue Reading »
Kids First, Diabetes Second – a guide to the small and big issues of raising a child with type 1 diabetes. Continue Reading »
What can diabetes advocates learn from the HIV/AIDS movement? Part five of our exclusive interview with David Panzirer and Dana Ball. Continue Reading »
The first six-year-old in the world to test the Bionic Pancreas. Continue Reading »
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