Type 1 Aspiring Endo on D-Tech: ‘Better Tools, Less Mental Burden!’

We are nearing November and getting excited about meeting the ten 2013 Patient Voices Contest scholarship winners who’ll be joining us at our Summit at Stanford School of Medicine.Today, we’re delighted to introduce 27-year-old Amy Tekrony from Ca…

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Saying ‘Ha!’ and Going ‘G’ to Spread Hypoglycemia Awareness Hypoglycemia isn't a laughing matter for those of us with diabetes, but a new awareness campaign is trying to put the "Ha!" into low blood sugar recognition and treatment.Ha!, as in the new org named Hypoglycemia Awareness.The five-month-old nonpr......
Choosing a Family Dentist By Colby  Choosing a Family Dentist Many families have professionals they go to in times of need. When the car breaks down, they have a mechanic they rely on to fix their car. When they are ill and need medical treatment, they have a family doctor tocare for them. Surprisingly, however, given the importance of good oral health to a person’s overall health and confidence, many families don’t have a family dentist. Not only can the right dentist help keep your family’s teeth clean and healthy,...
‘The Human Trial’: Filming Diabetes Cure Research in Action Sometimes, all the latest headlines on steps towards curing diabetes can seem like a broken record -- just researchers crying wolf about how big and bad their science projects are.Fellow type 1 Lisa Hepner in California gets that, and as someone l......
Happy Thanksgiving, Diabetes Community! Today is a day to give thanks, and like most folks, we're taking the day off to be with family, watch some football and of course enjoy some good holiday cookings... And this may be just what all of PWDs need! Thanks to our friend Brad Slaight......
Does food addiction exist? Research finds food addicts lacking psychological inhibition Women with weight problems were more impulsive than average in a food-related psychology test, a new research paper has shown. This suggested that they are more instinctively stimulated by images of food as well as lacking contemplative will power. Further, some women reported food craving even if they had eaten recently, a symptom of possible food addiction....