Stigma & Shame: Why People with Type 2 Diabetes Need Our Support
The stereotypes, misunderstandings, and misconceptions about every type of diabetes can be frustrating and offensive. The result is a societal…
Empowering People with Diabetes in the LGBTQ+ Community with Inclusive Care
Research from the T1D Exchange Quality Improvement Collaborative (T1DX-QI) emphasizes the crucial need to examine how healthcare systems cater to…
7 Things People Say About Type 1 Diabetes That Drive Us Crazy
Well, sure, we do want people to ask questions and try to learn more about type 1 diabetes. The problem…
Emboldened to Innovate: Supporting All People Living with Diabetes
Regardless of your role, title, or experience, if you work in diabetes care, I venture that you share in the…
Navigating T1D in Young Adulthood
The Science of Diabetes in Emerging Adulthood In developmental psychology, young adulthood – sometimes called ‘emerging adulthood’ – occurs between…
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….
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…
