Deep Science, Foot Technology, and a Little Friction at AACE Conference

More than 1,400 physicians gathered in Phoenix, AZ, last week for the 22nd Annual Scientific and Clinical Congress of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE). Our correspondent Wil Dubois was embedded with the “troops” coverin…

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The Perils of Dating on OkCupid While Black By Vanessa Willoughby for Literally Darling, cross-posted with permission Everyone seems to have a convenient solution for single people who have fallen into a monumental dating slump: Look for love online! In the age of instant gratification and lightning-speed technology, the 21st century meet-cute is about as romantic as browsing the cereal aisle in the […]...
Pay It Fur-ward Extended Through March 2015 We have decided to extend our Animal Rescue League donations through the month of March! If you bring in any of the following below, you’ll receive a gift card to a local business in return! The Animal Rescue League of Pittsburgh provides temporary shelter, food, and medical attention to abandoned, neglected, injured, and abused animals, restoring lost animals to their owners or finding new homes for them. Both of Dr. Troupe’s dog’s (Baloo and Olive) were rescued or adopted, and we are a strong advocate of animal adoption. What you can donate: dog treats, leashes, collars, lightly used blankets, knitted blankets, peanut butter, canned fruits,...
Hunger pains Binge-eating disorder, only recently designated as a diagnosis by the American Psychiatric Association in its official diagnostic manual of mental conditions, is associated with lifelong impairments comparable to those of bulimia nervosa, a long-established eating disorder with more dramatic symptoms....
Independent association between diabetes, depression, and impulse control disorders including binge-eating, bulimia, study shows New research published today shows that depression and impulse control disorders (eating disorders in particular) are independently associated with diabetes diagnosis, after adjustment for presence of other mental disorders....
Patient Voices Winner Heather Gabel Wears Many Advocacy Hats We're happy to feature one more of our 2014 DiabetesMine Patient Voices Scholarship Contest winners today -- another empowered advocate who'll be attending our Innovation Summit in November.Meet fellow type 1 Heather Gabel, who's been featured her......