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Doing diabetes together: Works pretty great for this couple

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:50:24 +0000

Type 1 diabetes is what brought Liz Cooke and John Madden together. And it’s also a lovely sticky conduit in their marriage. Their story is funny, thoughtful and, yes, sweet. Check it out on T1dto100.com, “What’s it Like When Your Partner Has Type 1 Diabetes Too? For This Couple it’s Pretty Darn Sweet.” John and … Continue reading Doing diabetes together: Works pretty great for this couple

Fran Carpentier, 57 years with T1D and complication free

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:33:17 +0000

That headline is not really the point of my absolutely fun and revealing interview with Fran. She just happens to have gotten T1D at 14 and 57 years later be complication free. What’s more interesting, however, is the wit and reflections that drop out of her mouth. Like how her strict Catholic upbringing and the … Continue reading Fran Carpentier, 57 years with T1D and complication free

The implantable artificial pancreas being developed

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 20:21:49 +0000

A friend sent this vide, below, produced by Justin of Diabetech. I’d never heard of an implantable pump but apparently one was being developed in the 80’s by Medtronic. While Medtronic never went through with it, still today, there are a few hundred people using it who don’t want to give it up. The video … Continue reading The implantable artificial pancreas being developed

The Ginger and riva podcast. Will type 1 diabetes shorten your lifespan?

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:44:46 +0000

They told us we wouldn’t live this long. Specifically, almost 54 years ago, when I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, they told me my life would likely be 15 years shorter. Of course who’s to know how long anyone will live, but today lots of people with T1D are living long lives, even longer … Continue reading The Ginger and riva podcast. Will type 1 diabetes shorten your lifespan?

Diabetes unmasked, uncovered for all to see

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 01:19:31 +0000

Ginger Vieira (above) is one of my favorite people. I’ve known her more than twenty years when we first rubbed shoulders at various ‘diabetes online community’ conferences. I loved her realness, honesty, boldness, wonder, openness. Author of several books and now hosting her own podcast and videos at Diabetes Nerd, she uses her enviable tech … Continue reading Diabetes unmasked, uncovered for all to see

Need to ‘stay between the lines’ even on World Diabetes Day

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:59:47 +0000

As I’ve said, likely every year, it’s nice to have a day dedicated to you, but it would be nicer if we didn’t need it. In all my years with type 1 diabetes, 53 now, this is one of the pieces I’m most proud of writing. It was published while I was writing for the … Continue reading Need to ‘stay between the lines’ even on World Diabetes Day

“Adherence to treatment” is demeaning to people with diabetes

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:51:11 +0000

I’m going to ask you to take just a few minutes to fill out a short, simple survey if you agree with this headline. The World Heart Federation (WHF) is portraying the patient/HCP relationship as “adherence to treatment.” In the diabetes community there’s been a movement for some years now, #language matters, to rid us … Continue reading “Adherence to treatment” is demeaning to people with diabetes

Self-care, diabetes and womanhood? Endocrinologist Fran Kaufman shines a much needed light

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:12:25 +0000

I’ve known Francine Kaufman for nearly three decades, she’s a force in the diabetes world: currently on the executive leadership team of Senseonics, the maker of Eversense, the implanted CGM you can now wear for a year. Past Chief Medical Officer at Medtronics, past President of the ADA, distinguished pediatric endocrinologist at Children’s Hospital, LA, … Continue reading Self-care, diabetes and womanhood? Endocrinologist Fran Kaufman shines a much needed light

Dexcom’s G7 Tumble by Dan Heller

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:59:46 +0000

Dan reached out to me a few months ago. As a fellow type 1 writing on substack from an interesting, often sideways and illuminating perspective, we had a zoom call and got acquainted. I’m very grateful he’s writing in the type 1 diabetes space. His latest post, “Dexcom’s Tumble and the Ill-fated G7 Sensor” is … Continue reading Dexcom’s G7 Tumble by Dan Heller

Taking a CGM vacation

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 17:59:17 +0000

I’ve often been asked why I don’t wear a pump. I do MDI (multiple daily injections), always have. I’m usually asked the pump question by a pump user, who of course extols the benefits of using a pump. And I am sure there are many and it is a wonderful device for many. Sometimes my … Continue reading Taking a CGM vacation

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Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:11:03 +0000

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Tue, 28 Oct 2025 01:11:52 +0000

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From the Sugar Happy Kitchen: Low Carb Pumpkin Pie With Vegan Option

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 01:11:59 +0000

By Nadia Al-Samarrie Pumpkin pie has been a beloved part of fall celebrations for centuries. First exported from the Americas