Change: The Only Constant

10/16/08 Type I Diabetes or Juvenile Diabetes

By Eric Devine

Even with careful diabetes management, there is no way to predict daily blood glucose levels. Truly, change is the only constant in diabetes; each day holds new challenges.

Patience is Virtue, Even with Type 1 Diabetes

10/08/08 Type I Diabetes or Juvenile Diabetes

By Eric Devine

Much of type 1 diabetes treatment involves waiting: waiting for blood sugar levels to normalize after a high or low; waiting for a blood glucose monitor to reveal its result; waiting for insulin from an insulin pump to kick in. All that waiting can be difficult for someone like Eric Devine who struggles to be patient with type 1 diabetes.

High Blood Glucose May Cause Hypertension

10/01/08 Type I Diabetes or Juvenile Diabetes

By Corie Richter

High blood glucose levels may contribute to developing high blood pressure (hypertension) among people with type 1 diabetes. Read how researchers determined that tight blood glucose control can prevent this serious health complication.

Diabetes and Male Fertility

08/11/08 Type I Diabetes or Juvenile Diabetes

By Corie Richter

There are several complications associated with type 1 diabetes. Researchers are learning more about a less-known complication--male impotence and fertility challenges. Read more about this new research.

Incapacitated

07/21/08 Type I Diabetes or Juvenile Diabetes

By Eric Devine

When a child is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, parents must often carry a large load as they and their child learn to manage the disease. Read how Eric Devine has learned the value of support groups for children and parents.

Burden in My Hand

07/18/08 Type I Diabetes or Juvenile Diabetes

By Eric Devine

Living with type 1 diabetes is as emotionally challenging as it is physically taxing. The Diabetes Hand Foundation has created an activity to help raise awareness of these emotional implications. Read about Eric Devine's volunteer experience with the foundation.

Explanation

07/09/08 Type I Diabetes or Juvenile Diabetes

By Eric Devine

Recently, Eric Devine found himself trying to explain his type 1 diabetes and his reliance on an insulin pump to his young daughter. Read more.

Perspective

07/02/08 Type I Diabetes or Juvenile Diabetes

By Eric Devine

Life with type 1 diabetes has changed Eric Devine's perspective on many things. After celebrating his 30th birthday, he reflected on his life and the way living with type 1 diabetes shaped him into who he is today.

My Other Life

07/01/08 Type I Diabetes or Juvenile Diabetes

By Eric Devine

As many people living with diabetes can relate, Eric Devine's life changed dramatically after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when he was 12 years old. Read how his diagnosis and that change made him who he is today.

Wishful Thinking

06/16/08 Type I Diabetes or Juvenile Diabetes

By Eric Devine

"You reap what you sow," is a common adage and is sage advice--especially for people living with diabetes. However, as Eric Devine points out, it is equally important to wish and hope for a day when treating diabetes won't require such intense work--a day when there is a cure.

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