Category Archives: diabetic complications

Joslin 50-Year Medalist Study

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Allie Beatty

Every day of life with diabetes is a challenge. However, there is an elite group of people known as Medalists who’ve lived 50 years or more with Type 1 diabetes. We are joined by Dr. George King, Director of Research … Continue reading →

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Petition to Clarify Type 1 from Type 2 Diabetes

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Allie Beatty

Type 1 diabetes is caused by an autoimmune attack on the beta cells. Type 2 diabetes is caused by a metabolic response leading to insulin resistance. Both forms of diabetes result in high blood sugar but the cause of each … Continue reading →

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Type 1 Brain Injury from Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Allie Beatty

Dr. Nicole Glaser is a pediatric endocrinologist at University of California at Davis and an American Diabetes Association funded researcher on Type 1 diabetes brain injury from DKA. Dr. Glaser joins us to speak about her pioneering research on brain injury … Continue reading →

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Diabetes Coaching

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Allie Beatty

Whether you’re new to diabetes or sick and tired of the disease, diabetes coaching may have something to offer. Diabetes coaching  can help build stronger coping skills, cultivate healthier relationships with food, and make exercise a bigger priority in your … Continue reading →

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