Monica Harrington
Monica Harrington is a freelance science writer and editor with more than 20 years' experience. She covers a broad range of topics in health, life, and environmental sciences. She has a special interest in type 1 diabetes and previously managed research communications for JDRF. Monica holds a master's degree in marine sciences and hopes to visit each of the world’s oceans at least once.
Autoantibody Screening for T1D: What Is It and Who Should Get It?
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease in which your immune system mistakenly attacks your beta cells. Eventually, your…
Glucagon for Emergencies and its Potential for Everyday Use
Insulin is a key player in regulating blood glucose (BG), but it doesn’t act alone. Another hormone called glucagon plays…
Adjunct Therapies Could Supplement Insulin to Improve Life with T1D
People with type 1 diabetes (T1D) take insulin to help keep blood glucose (BG) levels within their recommended target range….
Cell Therapy for T1D: What’s Now and What’s Next
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks beta cells. As a result,…
The Future of T1D: Unannounced Meal Management Technology
Many people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) use automated insulin delivery (AID) systems to help manage blood glucose levels….