Richard, Author at Diabetesnet.com

Should You Take A Medication With Your Insulin?

March 11, 2014 by Richard

Why Take A Medication With Your Insulin? People with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes who are already on insulin but are looking for better readings can often benefit from taking another medication with their insulin. Consider the benefits and drawbacks of these meds that can assist insulin before you try them.

Drug Companies Cooperate To Search Out New Diabetes Drugs

February 11, 2014 by Richard

By pooling their brightest minds and best research, ten big drug companies hope to decipher diseases in ways each hasn't been able to do on … Read more

Insulin Pump Survey

January 16, 2014 by Richard

For those privileged to be on an insulin pump, please participate in our anonymous Insulin Pump Survey. The survey is designed to gather real world … Read more

Pregnant Type 1 Faints During Obama Speech

October 21, 2013 by Richard

See this video of President Obama helping A Sweet Life blogger Karmel Allison when she got a little lightheaded during his Affordable Care Act speech. … Read more

Contour Next Blood Glucose Test Strips

March 18, 2013 by Richard

The Contour Next Blood Glucose Test Strips are now available at the Diabetes Mall. These new strips work with all of Bayer's Contour Next meters, … Read more

Sugar is the Culprit

February 28, 2013 by Richard

We in diabetes always said that, contrary to the old wives' tale, it is not eating sugar that causes the disease, but new research suggests … Read more

t:connect FDA Approved

February 26, 2013 by Richard

Tandem Diabetes Care announced FDA approval of its t:connect Diabetes Management Application. The t:connect is a computer application that works with the t:slim insulin pump. … Read more

Food and Gifts for the Holidays

October 8, 2019December 11, 2012 by Richard

Food and Gifts! What would the holidays be without them? From the traditional dishes we prepare every year to the unusual and exotic specialty, from … Read more