Sad News about Afrezza

Sad News about Afrezza

MannKind Corporation today announced the termination of its license and collaboration agreement with Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC for the development and commercialization of Afrezza® (insulin human) Inhalation Powder.  http://tinyurl.com/jkez5pw I am SO SAD! I’ve...
From Wil Dubois of dLife.com: Simplifying Insulin

From Wil Dubois of dLife.com: Simplifying Insulin

Wil is a great writer and educator.  I thought you’d enjoy one of his recent posts, from dLife.com, called “Insulin.” As he writes: It’s clearer than water from an alpine mountain spring. It’s as expensive as French perfume. It’s...
Smile.Amazon.com: Shop and Give!

Smile.Amazon.com: Shop and Give!

The holiday shopping season is upon us (yes, even before Thanksgiving!) … and many of us shop online.  How would you like to get your shopping done, delivered AND contribute to your favorite charity?!?!? You can, with www.Smile.Amazon.com! What is AmazonSmile?...
About Gut Bacteria and Diabetes

About Gut Bacteria and Diabetes

I find this area of research so very interesting … and can hardly wait til we learn more. According to Ginger Vieira of DiabetesDaily (www.diabetesdaily.com), Type 1  and Type 2 diabetes may be linked to the bacteria in your gut.  What we eat impacts every part...
Dexcom G5: Info and Opinions

Dexcom G5: Info and Opinions

Dexcom is shipping their new Dexcom G5 transmitters along with the software to update your current G4 receiver. Want to learn a little bit more about it and some opinions?  I’ve been curious … and at this point, I think I’ll just wait for the G6. ...
Great Insurance Advice from DiabetesMine

Great Insurance Advice from DiabetesMine

Insurance! Seems to be one of the MAJOR challenges for those of us needing coverage for medications, medical professionals and critical medical devices.  And the landscape of insurance carriers and coverage is a little bit like quicksand.  It’s shifting,...
Pretty Panties for Pumpers, from A Sweet Life

Pretty Panties for Pumpers, from A Sweet Life

If you have a pump, you need a “pump place”, like a pocket or bra or thigh thingie. Jessica Apple offered up a bunch of panty options for you to check out, including built-in-pocket-underwear, Swedish-made panties and Canadian custom-made panties....
Track Diabetes Related Bills in Congress

Track Diabetes Related Bills in Congress

The easiest way to follow congressional bills that you are interested in, go to https://www.govtrack.us/.  Be sure to bookmark this site for future reference. Under SEARCH, type in the topic that you want to follow.  For example, if you type in CGM today, you will see...
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