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The State of Type 1 Diabetes in Adults
I was so lucky to be invited to speak at the recent American Diabetes Association (ADA) conference in New Orleans about the state of type 1 diabetes (T1D) in adults. This is part of the work being done by a national committee of dedicated multidisciplinary healthcare professionals facilitated by the ADA. When I think about […]
ADA 2026: Learning, Connecting, and Looking Ahead
The American Diabetes Association’s Scientific Sessions once again brought the diabetes community together, this year in the vibrant city of New Orleans. Researchers, healthcare professionals, industry leaders, advocates, and people living with diabetes gathered to share the latest science, exchange ideas, and work toward a common goal: improving the lives of those affected by diabetes. […]
Afrezza: A Breath of Fresh Air for Diabetes Management
Managing type 1 diabetes often requires a delicate balance between planning ahead and adapting to real life. Meals don’t always happen on schedule. Appetites change. Games run long. Sleepovers, birthday parties, field trips, and unexpected snacks are all part of childhood. For many families, finding diabetes tools that fit into life rather than building life […]
Another Option. Another Chance.
When my daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes more than thirteen years ago, I could never have imagined how many devices, supplies, chargers, adhesives, backups, and emergency kits would eventually become part of our daily lives. What I could imagine, even then, was what I wanted for her. I wanted her to go to […]
Decoding Type 1 Autoantibodies
Since no one knows what type of stressful event could trigger diabetes, there is a lot of advocacy for screening for T1D in those predisposed to getting the disease, to delay its onset. But there is not much information about what this includes. Here are some details on the autoantibodies typically measured during screening for […]
Making a Difference in T1D Care
When you become a healthcare professional (HCP), typically, the reason behind your career choice is altruistic. For me, becoming a nurse and diabetes educator was the path I chose to try to make the biggest impact on people with diabetes and their loved ones. I knew that because I also live with diabetes, some people […]
Clinic Ends at 4 pm. Diabetes Does Not.
For most healthcare providers, diabetes is measured in appointments. For most families living with type 1 diabetes, it is measured in three-day increments, somewhere between site changes and reality. Clinic ends at 4 PM. Diabetes does not. When families walk into an endocrinology appointment, they often arrive carrying far more than glucose data and insulin […]
The Courage to be Imperfect with Diabetes
When people talk about diabetes, I find there are two main areas of focus: 1. Complications associated with diabetes, and 2. The behaviors the PWD is doing that may contribute to these complications. Fear is a powerful motivator, and I feel that much of the commentary is driven by people’s fears of what can go […]
“An Open Letter to Adults with Type 1”
There is something strange about standing at the edge of adulthood as a parent of a child with type 1 diabetes. For years, you have been the backup plan. The carb counter. The late-night Dexcom watcher. The one who remembers the extra infusion set, the low snacks in the glove compartment, and the glucagon at […]
Mini-Dosing Glucagon
Using glucagon for low blood sugars outside of emergency situations became relatively common starting in the early 2000s.1 The idea began at a diabetes camp, where lows are usually a common challenge. Kids are very active at camp compared to at home (most of the time), so the medical staff at diabetes camp usually set […]