A rare chance to hear Dr. Steve Edelman’s personal story of life with type 1. You’ll have a few laughs and walk away with memorable tips, tricks and antidotes from this key opinion leader who has truly changed the face of diabetes education and advocacy for people living with the disease.
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James Hirsch’s an award-winning journalist and best-selling author, has lived with type 1 diabetes for thirty-six years. Most poignantly, he knows firsthand the toll diabetes can take on parents. In this video hear what he has to say about the diabetic subculture, the urge toward secrecy that many diabetics feel, the glycemic rollercoaster they ride constantly, and the remarkable perseverance—even heroism—required for survival.
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The artificial pancreas will soon be the next best thing to a cure for type 1 diabetes. Collaborations between academic groups and industry leaders are paving the way for automated insulin delivery options for people with diabetes.
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At the 2017 Taking Control Of Your Diabetes Conference & Health Fair in San Diego, a group of five gutsy type 1s shared their experiences implementing their own DIY artificial pancreas systems. Here’s what they had to say…
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Chef Robert Lewis puts a creative spin on the traditional buffalo wing with these mouthwatering sweet, savory and spicy chicken bites.
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Type 1 elite endurance athlete Maggie Crawford offers strategies on how to have fun, stay safe and challenge yourself while exercising with type 1 diabetes.
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If you have diabetes, it’s especially important that you pay attention to your heart. Dr. Edelman explains who could benefit from a stress test and what the process involves.
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Anyone who has tried to lose weight understands what a challenge it can be. Here are a few strategies from specialist Dr. Aaron Morse to keep in mind if you are working toward that goal.
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Many people with type 2 diabetes have fears about starting insulin therapy, but using inhaled insulin, one of the newest insulin options, may get around some of these fears. One thing is for sure, using ANY type of insulin will help control your diabetes and does not represent a failure on your part! Diabetes is a progressive disease, and at least a third of people with type 2 diabetes will eventually need insulin.
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With so many choices for insulin delivery out there these days, how do you know which one is right for you? Type 1 Coach Carla Cox (PhD, CDE, RD, FAAD, CPT) shares insights on some of the top options.
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