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Web Team

Live Twitter Chat About Children With Diabetes

On Thursday, April 25, US News, Mayo Clinic, and the American Diabetes Association will be holding a live Twitter chat about Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in children…

Diane Fennell

Treatment Guidelines for Children With Type 2 Established

In response to the ongoing epidemic of Type 2 diabetes in children, the American Association of Pediatrics has for the first time released guidelines on how to treat the condition in people ages 10–18…

Web Team

Diabetes College Scholarship Applications Now Online

If you are a high school senior with Type 1 diabetes who is looking to attend an accredited four-year university, college, or technical or trade school this fall, then you may be interested in applying for one of the college scholarships being offered by the Diabetes Scholars Foundation…

Web Team

Students With Diabetes Internship Program

Are you a full-time college or graduate school student living with Type 1 diabetes? Are you interested in working with and learning from leaders in the diabetes community? Then you may be interested in checking out the Students With Diabetes Internship program…

Web Team

Type 1 Symposium at Joslin Diabetes Center

The renowned Joslin Diabetes Center will be hosting its first-ever “Innovations in Care and Discovery” symposium tailored to children and families living with Type 1 diabetes

Maryam Elarbi

Trying to Stay Positive

One of the lessons I’ve learned through having Type 1 diabetes for nine years is that you can’t under any circumstance compare yourself to another person…

Maryam Elarbi

Fasting During Ramadan

Maryam Elarbi

Friends for Life 2012: Part 2

Maryam Elarbi

Friends for Life 2012: Part 1

Maryam Elarbi

Meeting Louis: FFL 2007

Maryam Elarbi

Shout Out to the Siblings

Maryam Elarbi

Thoughts On a Cure

Maryam Elarbi

ADA: “Undercover” Product Scout

Maryam Elarbi

I Can’t Stop

Maryam Elarbi

Crisis Averted

Maryam Elarbi

Impossible to Come Down From the High

Maryam Elarbi

The End Of Freshman Year

Maryam Elarbi

Friends for Life: Part 2

Maryam Elarbi

Road Trip, Part 2

Maryam Elarbi

Road Trip!

Maryam Elarbi

Constant Lows

Maryam Elarbi

Tips for Staying Motivated

Maryam Elarbi

My Experience With Metformin

Maryam Elarbi

Not Dead Yet

Maryam Elarbi

The Pros and Cons of Type 1

Maryam Elarbi

Woes of Lows

Maryam Elarbi

It’s Not a Test

Maryam Elarbi

Solo Endo Appointment

Maryam Elarbi

Children With Diabetes: Philly Conference

Maryam Elarbi

Helpful Tips for Incoming College Freshmen

Maryam Elarbi

Get Real With Yourself

Web Team

“Riding on Insulin” Ski and Snowboard Camps

Maryam Elarbi

Communication is Key

Maryam Elarbi

Adventures in Hypoglycemia

Maryam Elarbi

The Importance of Consistency

Maryam Elarbi

My Mentor

Maryam Elarbi

The Magic Number

Maryam Elarbi

College Living

Diane Fennell

Remote Continuous Glucose Monitor Approved

Web Team

What We’re Reading: “Life for A Child” Documentary

Web Team

What We’re Reading: B4U Drive Mini-Camp

Web Team

What We’re Reading: A “Sweeter” Way to Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Web Team

What We’re Reading: Pump Position Greatly Affects Insulin Delivery

Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer

Easy, Healthful Cooking With Kids

Web Team

What We’re Reading: Diabetes KidCare Kit

Jan Chait

One More Death Too Many

Tara Dairman

World Diabetes Day

Jan Chait

Will the Goblins Be Gobblin’ at My House This Year?

Tara Dairman

Low-GI Diet May Help Kids With Type 1

Web Team

What We’re Reading: Insulin Pump Safety

Jan Chait

Parents Charged in Diabetes Death

Tara Dairman

National Diabetes Month, Weeks 4 & 5: At-Risk Populations and Youth

Tara Dairman

National Diabetes Month, Week 3: Around the World

Tara Dairman

National Diabetes Month, Week 1: Caregivers

Tara Dairman

Article of the Week: To Pump, or Not to Pump?

Tara Dairman

Article of the Week: School Planning 101

Tara Dairman

Article of the Week: Be Aware of Hypoglycemia Unawareness

Joe Nelson

The Wisdom and Courage of Children

Joe Nelson

Anger! What Do You Think It’s Good For?

Jan Chait

Trying Times

Tara Dairman

Continuous Glucose Monitoring Approved for Kids

Tara Dairman

Article of the Week: Helping Young Children Succeed With Diabetes Care

Andy Stuckey

Diabetic Birthdays and an Insulin-Dependent Santa Claus

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