According to the CDC’s National Diabetes Statistics Report for 2020 cases of diabetes have risen to an estimated 34.2 million. Most patients are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Twice as many people in the United States are in a pre-diabetes state, that is, they have not yet been diagnosed with the disease, but their blood […]
In this episode of TuDiabetes Talks: Advocacy Edition, Mandy Jones interviews Elizabeth Rowley, the founder of T1International. We discuss thinking globally, but acting locally as well as maintaining advocate stamina when so many PWDsneed support getting insulin during crises (ie. Syria, Venezuela). T1International is a registered charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) in England and Wales. Their […]
Download the Toolkit from T1International. Thanks to funding fromBeyond Type 1, our friends at T1International have created a resource for people around the world who want to advocate for better access to insulin, diabetes supplies, care or education. Chapters, with associated international case-studies, include: Understand The Issue Plan Your Action Take Action Evaluate & Celebrate […]
From FDAs Blog: FDA Advances Medical Product Innovation Posted onMarch 17, 2015byFDA Voice By: Margaret A. Hamburg, M.D. On March 10, I had the pleasure of appearing with my colleagueDr. Francis Collinsbefore theSenate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensionsto testify at a hearing on the subject of Continuing Americas Leadership in Medical Innovation for […]
Bennet Dunlap of Your Diabetes May VarySon and Daughter; Type 1 Diabetes YDMV and theBetesNOW are the miscellaneous ramblings of a Type 1 Diabetic family. YDMV from a parents perspective and theBetesNOW videos by and for teens. YDMV theBetesNOW As a family with two Type 1 Diabetic teens, we try to pursue life, liberty and […]
Lee Ann Thill has introduced yet another Great idea for the Diabetes Online Community to get involved in. Click on the image for more details or click on (more). Here are the rules: 1) Email your postal address to me: leeann@thebuttercompartment.com. If you would like to be matched with an adult, child or family, another […]
By: Riva Greenberg, author,Huffington Postcolumnist, speaker and health coach. Recently the American Diabetes Association added individualized therapy to its practice guidelines. No longer are those of us with diabetes to be seen as identical; practitioners are encouraged to create individual treatment plans for, and with, their patients. We can actually help our provider do that […]
Back row (left to right): Jessica Collins, Joshua Collins, Aaron Vlasnik, Scott Johnson, Jeff Mather, Scott Strange, Kelly Rawlings, Allison Nimlos, Erik Nimlos Second row (left to right): Mike Hoskins, Lisa Mather, Victoria Cumbow, Simon Boots, Kim Vlasnik, Courtney, Sarah Jane BlacksherKneeling: Amanda, Sara Knicks, Heather (and Becca!) I hardly know what to say about […]
We typically dont write posts about new DA members. This Richard is exceptional, as Christel explains: Sometimes, rockstars wear plaid shirts with a comfortable sweater. Richard Vaughn doesnt need to strut around in tight leather pants likeTom Cruises Stacee Jaxx in Rock of Ages. Hes badder than that. Much badder. The Rockstar. At least to […]
Aug. 21, 2013 we hosted Peter Staley, a long-term AIDS and gay rights activist, and one of the early members of ACT Up NY. Aug. 29, 2013 we hosted Bennet Dunlap, a passionate and dedicated diabetes advocate behind theStripSafelycampaign. Join StripSafely to Help Policy Makers Hear on Accurate Diabetes Testing Maters. The FDA has acknowledged […]