DIABETES CONTENT BY JULIA FLAHERTY

All About Insulin:

• The Differences Between Biosimilar,  Human and Analog Insulins
• What is Sliding Scale Insulin Therapy?
• Insulin Pumps Aren't for Everyone...and that's okay!
• The Greatest Gift I Received When My Insulin Pump Failed Last Christmas
• It Took a Pandemic for Me to Switch to an Insulin Pump

American Diabetes Association (ADA) 2022 Conference Coverage:

• Researchers Talk: Past, Present + Future of Pancreas Transplants
• Dexcom CEO Talks: Product Differences, Cost Expectations + Mental Health
• Challenges + Solutions for Underserved Communities in East Los Angeles
• The Negative Impact of Diabetes Stigma: "Words Create Reality"
• Weight Bias + Diabetes: "Stigma Does Not Motivate Anyone"
• Beta Cell Replacement Therapy: A Pathway to a Cure for Type 1 Diabetes?
• COVID-19 + Type 1 Diabetes: New Research Explores Possible Connections

Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD) 2022 Conference Coverage:

• The iLet Bionic Pancreas is the Next Step in Autonomous Insulin Therapy
• The Future of Diabetes Patient Care Needs to Go Beyond A1c

Blood Sugar Management:

• How to Handle High Blood Sugar Emergencies at Work
• How to Handle Low Blood Sugar Emergencies at Work
• Managing Low Blood Sugars as a Mom with Type 1 Diabetes

Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) Resources:

• How to Get a CGM Without Health Insurance
• What to Do if You Run Out of CGM Supplies Away from Home
• The Pros + Cons of CGM Data for Diabetes Management
• Your Guide to CGM Access + Affordability
• Is it Worth it to Get the Dexcom G6 if G7 is Right Around the Corner?
• Why Won't Insurance Cover My CGM?
• Freestyle Libre 3 Now Available in Pharmacies Across the U.S.

COVID-19:

• A Second COVID-19 Booster Dose + The Latest Omicron Variant
• What You Should Know About the Latest COVID-19 Variant
• Summer is Here: Are You Still Safer at Home?
• COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines for Fall 2022: What You Should Know

Diabetes Management Platforms:

• Getting Real About Data: The Pros + Cons of Diabetes Technology
• Diabetes Data Apps: What's Available + How They Work

Diabetes News:

• UnitedHealthcare Announces a $0 Copay on Insulin, Glucagon + More, Beginning in 2023
• Abbott's Freestyle Libre 3 Receives FDA-Approval
• COVID-19 Pushes FDA-Approval of Breakthrough Device Designation for Dexcom CGM in Hospital Settings
• Eversense E3 Continuous Glucose Monitor Gains FDA-Approval, Offers Extended Wear-Time
• Mark Cuban's New Online Pharmacy Provides Affordable Access to Some Common Prescription Drugs
• Mail Order Pharmacy is Booming: Here's What to Look Out For!
• This New Product Could Help Identify Your Risk of Developing Kidney Disease

Entertainment:

• 'Purple Hearts': How the Creators Tackled Diabetes Representation
• 'Purple Hearts' Delivers an Unforgettable, Realistic Main Character with Type 1 Diabetes
• Books for Adults With Type 1 Diabetes
• Diabetes Book Review: 'Rage Bolus + Other Poems'
• Breaking Down Barriers to Diversify Diabetes Conversations
• Romance My Pancreas or Its Lack of Functioning
• 'Drag Race' Star, Daya Betty, Encourages People with Diabetes to Live a Life They Love

Environment:

• Which Diabetes Supplies Can Be Recycled?
• What to do with Extra or Expired Diabetes Supplies + Meds

Financial Health:

• 8 Things People With Diabetes Should Know to Save Money on Taxes

Health Insurance:

• The Ins + Outs of HSAs and FSAs for People With Diabetes
• Managing Diabetes Without Health Insurance

Mental Health:

• Sometimes There is No Lesson in Diabetes + That's Okay
• How to Create a Less Stressful Insulin Injection Routine
• Tips for Talking to Your Teenager With Diabetes: Avoiding Shame + Blame
• Yes, I Lied About My Blood Sugar Levels as a Teenager With Type 1 Diabetes
• Getting Therapy Online: Different Types + Options
• Years I'll Never Get Back: Body Dysmorphia, Type 1 Diabetes and Self-Love
• How to Advocate for Your Diabetes Needs with Your Doctor
• How to Lean In And Find the Gratitude In a Life With Type 1 Diabetes
• 16 Years Later, Here's What My Childhood With T1D Taught Me
• Mental Health Resources for People with Type 1 Diabetes
• Living a More Convenient Truth: 12 Years In

Miscellaneous:

• Live With Diabetes? You May Be Eligible for a Free Lifetime National Park Pass
• Glitter Glucose is on a Mission to Help Everyone Find Power in Diabetes
• What It's Like to Work From Home with Type 1 Diabetes
• People's Top 10 Fears
• Life After College Graduation
• SugarPixel Makes Blood Sugar Readings Fun
• 8 Diabetes Podcasts You Should Listen to in the New Year
• Julia's Story: Not What Dreams Are Made Of

Nutrition:

• 5 Fun Back-to-School Lunch Ideas for Your Type 1 Kiddo
• How egglife wraps Impacted My Blood Sugar Levels + Tastebuds

Policy:

• Drug Rebates, Insulin and Affording Life With Diabetes in the U.S.
• Inside the Drug Pricing Investigation From the House Oversight and Reform Committee
• The Potential Impact of Build Back Better on American Healthcare
• All About State-Based Insulin Price Cap Laws

Research:

• You Can Screen for Type 1 Diabetes Autoantibodies: When Will it Become Standard Childhood Healthcare?

Safety:

• Can EMTs in Your Town Administer Glucagon?

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All About Insulin:

• The Differences Between Biosimilar,  Human and Analog Insulins
• What is Sliding Scale Insulin Therapy?

American Diabetes Association (ADA) Conference Coverage:

• Researchers Talk: Past, Present + Future of Pancreas Transplants
• Dexcom CEO Talks: Product Differences, Cost Expectations + Mental Health
• Challenges + Solutions for Underserved Communities in East Los Angeles
• The Negative Impact of Diabetes Stigma: "Words Create Reality"
• Weight Bias + Diabetes: "Stigma Does Not Motivate Anyone"

Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD) 2022 Conference Coverage:

• The Future of Diabetes Patient Care Needs to Go Beyond A1c

Blood Sugar Management:

• How to Handle High Blood Sugar Emergencies at Work
• How to Handle Low Blood Sugar Emergencies at Work
• Managing Low Blood Sugars as a Mom with Type 2 Diabetes

Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) Resources:

• How to Get a CGM Without Health Insurance
• What to Do if You Run Out of CGM Supplies Away from Home
• The Pros + Cons of CGM Data for Diabetes Management
• Your Guide to CGM Access + Affordability
• Is it Worth it to Get the Dexcom G6 if the G7 is Right Around the Corner?
• Why Won't Insurance Cover My CGM?
• Freestyle Libre 3 Now Available in Pharmacies Across the U.S.

COVID-19:

• A Second COVID-19 Booster Dose + The Latest Omicron Variant
• What You Should Know About the Latest COVID-19 Variant
• COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines for Fall 2022: What You Should Know

Diabetes Management Platforms:

• Getting Real About Data: The Pros + Cons of Diabetes Technology
• Diabetes Data Apps: What's Available + How They Work

Diabetes News:

• UnitedHealthcare Announces a $0 Copay on Insulin, Glucagon + More, Beginning in 2023
• Abbott's Freestyle Libre 3 Receives FDA-Approval
• Eversense E3 Continuous Glucose Monitor Gains FDA-Approval, Offers Extended Wear-Time
• The Potential Impact of Build Back Better on American Healthcare
• Mark Cuban's New Online Pharmacy Provides Affordable Access to Some Common Prescription Drugs
• Mail Order Pharmacy is Booming: Here's What to Look Out For!
• This New Product Could Help Identify Your Risk of Developing Kidney Disease

Diabetes Tech:

• Connected Insulin Pens: Benefits + How to Get Them

Entertainment:

• Diabetes Book Review: 'Rage Bolus = Other Poems'

Environment:

• Which Diabetes Supplies Can Be Recycled?
• What to do with Extra or Expired Diabetes Supplies + Meds

Financial Health:

• 8 Things People With Diabetes Should Know to Save Money on Taxes

Health Insurance:

• The Ins + Outs of HSAs and FSAs for People With Diabetes
• Managing Diabetes Without Health Insurance
• Health Insurance 101: Navigating Appeals, Denials + Prior Authorizations
• What to do When Insurance Won't Cover the Supplies You Need to Manage T2D
• What to do When Insurance Won't Cover the Insulin You Need to Manage T2D
• Health Insurance 101: Selecting the Right Plan for Managing Type 2 Diabetes
• Health Insurance 101: 3 Things You Should Know When Switching Meds
• How to Get Help With Medication Costs When You Live With Type 2 Diabetes
• How to Apply for an Exception With Your Health Insurance
• 4 Ways HR Can Help You Understand + Use Your Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance

Mental Health:

• How to Create a Less Stressful Insulin Injection Routine
• Tips for Talking to Your Teenager With Diabetes: Avoiding Shame + Blame
• Getting Therapy Online: Different Types + Options
• How to Advocate for Your Diabetes Needs with Your Doctor

Miscellaneous:

• Live With Diabetes? You May Be Eligible for a Free Lifetime National Park Pass
• SugarPixel Makes Blood Sugar Readings Fun
• 8 Diabetes Podcasts You Should Listen to in the New Year

Nutrition:

• How egglife wraps Impacted My Blood Sugar Levels + Tastebuds

Policy:

• Drug Rebates, Insulin and Affording Life With Diabetes in the U.S.
• Inside the Drug Pricing Investigation From the House Oversight and Reform Committee
• Your Vote Matters: All About State-Based Insulin Price Caps

Safety:

• Can EMTs in Your Town Administer Glucagon?

• What It's Like to Work From Home With Type 1 Diabetes

• Living Beautifully With Type 1 Diabetes
• Liar, Liar: Responding to Insensitivity

• Reducing Disparities in the Type 1 Diabetes Community
• Opening Yourself to the World with T1D

• How I Find My Hope with T1D Through COVID-19 (and How You Can Find Yours Too)
• The Invisible Disease that Begs for Healthcare Reform
• What I Wish for People With Type 1 Diabetes
• How I Thrive with Type 1 Diabetes: My Life is Mine, Not My Condition's
• I have been changed by T1D...
• Sugar-coated Misconceptions: Raising Awareness for Type 1 Diabetes

• My Diabetes Can Drive a Car Now

• How to Find and Join Diabetes Support Groups and Communities
• Diabetes Distress: What It Is and How to Support Yourself or a Loved One Through It