Diabetes & the COVID-19 Vaccine: We Got Ours and Our Bromance is BACK!

By on January 20, 2021   /   A Dose of Dr. E, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Edelman Report, Video   /   66 Comments

We couldn’t wait until the COVID-19 vaccines arrived, but now that they are here, we have questions. Are they safe? Will they affect people with diabetes differently? Can you be a carrier for COVID-19 even after you get vaccinated? Dr. E. and Dr. P. answer the most commonly asked questions about the current U.S. options from Moderna and Pfizer.

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What We’ve Learned about COVID-19 in T1D

By on January 15, 2021   /   Coronavirus/COVID-19, Research Study, Type 1   /   13 Comments

A top-notch medical team led by endocrinologist Dr. Justin Gregory, and with our own Drs. Pettus and Boeder, wanted to know how people with T1D infected with COVID-19 did in terms of complications and hospitalizations compared to people with type 2 diabetes or no diabetes at all.

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A Life-Saving Insulin Donation

By on August 11, 2020   /   Coronavirus/COVID-19, Donor Highlight, Fundraising, Profile, Support, Type 1, Video   /   15 Comments

The stresses of life during COVID-19 are difficult enough, but imagine having type 1 diabetes and having to ration your insulin on top of everything else. A mother and son share their experience negotiating their healthcare challenges, and receive a donation of insulin and supplies from the Helmsley Foundation and TCOYD.

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Facebook Live: People with Diabetes Returning to Work During COVID-19

By on July 13, 2020   /   Coronavirus/COVID-19, Facebook Live, Video, Work   /   Leave a comment

Dr. Edelman speaks with diabetes attorney Kriss Halpern, who discusses employee rights for people with diabetes as well as returning to work during COVID-19.

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TCOYD’s Online Resources Hub

By on June 9, 2020   /   Coronavirus/COVID-19, Diabetes Management, Diabetes Online Community, Resources, Support   /   4 Comments

Our mission is to provide education and motivation to all people with diabetes, especially in communities where healthcare resources are lacking. We’re constantly adding to our online resources so you and your loved ones can stay connected to the diabetes community wherever you are.

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