Is Type 1 Diabetes a Disability?
The Great Disability Debate Imagine you are at a cocktail party for people with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Young, old;…
Supporting a Loved One with Type 1 Diabetes
Despite the focus that clinicians and researchers place on the ‘self’ part of self-management, people don’t manage their diabetes alone….
Two Powerful T1D Children’s Books for Everyone to Read
It is essential to teach children that we are all unique in our own ways at a young age. Growing…
Understanding Patient Advocacy in the T1D Community
The type 1 diabetes (T1D) community is known for a lot of things: being helpful, offering crucial support, and maybe…
Breaking Down the Science: The T1D Exchange Health Equity Advancement Lab Program
With so much data being gathered during the pandemic, COVID-19 research has revealed the glaring severity of healthcare inequities in…
Bolus Maximus Gives Men with T1D Space to be Vulnerable
I met with Brandon A. Denson and Matthew Tarro, President and Vice President of Bolus Maximus, for a podcast on…
What My Diabetes Diagnosis Taught Me about Health Inequity
The term “health equity” may seem abstract until we connect it directly to personal experiences. Since being diagnosed with diabetes,…
National Diabetes Awareness Month 2020: The Highlights
Even in the midst of a global pandemic, the diabetes community united to celebrate an unforgettable National Diabetes Awareness Month (NDAM) throughout…
Mike Norwood of Wears Woody Shares His Story
Mike Norwood, Founder and Creative Director of Wears Woody shares his story about starting a company while living with type…
