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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Low calorie sweeteners are a hot topic right now, especially as they pertain to people living with diabetes. The subject seems to pop up on the news, on social media, in articles and in magazines. As a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator, I get great questions about low calorie sweeteners almost every day. I know it can be hard to sort out the truth about these sweeteners given all the information we hear from various sources, so I hope this article helps shed some light!
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Dr. Edelman dishes up a dose of timely advice and explains the differences between the three main types of pain relievers, and precautions you should consider when taking them if you have diabetes. ?rel=0
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