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Type 1 Diabetes News

Type 1 Diabetes is a chronic condition in which your body loses the ability to produce insulin, which is necessary for most cells to convert food into energy and regulate blood sugar levels. 

Dr. Lawrence Soler writes a letter of concern to the New York Times .
Here at diaTribe , we are constantly inspired by the huge number of organizations working to improve the lives of people with diabetes. On November 14, the IDF will host...
Kelly’s take on the maddeningly slow FDA approval process and why things are probably getting better.
Earlier in April, Biodel management updated the timeline for the development of its ultra-rapid-acting insulin candidates. As a reminder, in October 2010 the company's...
We always love attending the ADA Postgrad meeting – an update for doctors and nurses on new practices in diabetes.
While Lantus (Sanofi’s insulin glargine) is the current standard for basal insulins, companies are still investing significant efforts to develop even better long-acting...
Diabetes on stage: Jim Hirsch tells us about Robbie McCauley’s powerful one-woman production, “Sugar."
The Diabetes Barometer
Recently, we were excited to hear that Sanofi/AgaMatrix have received FDA clearance for the iBGStar , the first blood glucose monitor that connects directly to an Apple...
Kelly reflects on 25 years with diabetes, and her hopes for future breakthroughs…
We had the great privilege of attending the American Diabetes Association’s 71st Scientific Sessions in sunny San Diego, CA from June 24-28. All the best researchers...
Special Conference Perspective: James S. Hirsch on the Human Drama of Diabetes
Although most blood glucose meters are theoretically able to upload test results to a computer, the reality can be a frustrating, time-consuming process. Different...
diaTribe 's take on the recent New England Journal of Medicine's piece on weight gain - and loss!
According to a recent Apple report , over 425,000 mobile apps are now available in the App Store, with a staggering 200 million users and 15 billion downloads. And...
This article presciently reviews what we know about tight control - how many people with diabetes in the U.S. are getting there, and what it means for complications...
In late November, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (the federal agency that administers the two public insurance programs) announced that Medicare would...
How can kids with diabetes most enjoy Halloween? Jim Hirsch shares his thoughts.
In June, Insulet announced the acquisition of Neighborhood Diabetes, a medical equipment distributor that specializes in consumer sales of diabetes supplies. The company...
The 2007 AADE in August in St. Louis was extremely educational, as always.

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