Sat.Aug 23, 2014 - Fri.Aug 29, 2014

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Medicare: Cover CGMs Now!

Insulin Nation

'Anyone who is serious about keeping blood glucose levels within target range knows that a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) is a must-have item. Unfortunately, Medicare policy hasn’t kept up with evolving diabetes technology, and policymakers have left out CGMs from the list of reimbursable diabetes devices. CGMs have fallen into the dreaded Medicare limbo of new devices, according to a recent blogpost from Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine).

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My Drunk Diabetes Kitchen

Insulin Nation

'Have you seen the web series “My Drunk Kitchen?” It’s a series of short videos in which a possibly inebriated cook, Hannah Hart, improvises tasty dishes with friends. Recently, Hannah invited her sister, Maggie, to cook with her. Maggie has Type 1 diabetes and doesn’t drink. This doesn’t stop the two sisters from getting silly to create a diabetes-friendly caprese salad…or an approximate version of the dish.

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My Drunk Diabetes Kitchen

Insulin Nation

'Have you seen the web series “My Drunk Kitchen?” It’s a series of short videos in which a possibly inebriated cook, Hannah Hart, improvises tasty dishes with friends. Recently, Hannah invited her sister, Maggie, to cook with her. Maggie has Type 1 diabetes and doesn’t drink. This doesn’t stop the two sisters from getting silly to create a diabetes-friendly caprese salad…or an approximate version of the dish.

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An Intersecting Journey of Diabetes

Insulin Nation

'Today, I was consulted about a diabetes case involving Benny, a very nice 9-year-old schnauzer-poodle mix. He has been losing weight to the point of being skin and bones and has exhibited constant thirst, urination, and lethargy. Benny is now being treated with two injections of NPH insulin twice daily. He is not the only member of the household. His family includes Louis Cocco, a 13-year-old boy who has had Type 1 diabetes for 11 years.

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HIPAA Compliance: Can Your Organization Avoid Costly Government Penalties and Fines?

Colington Consulting was established in 2013 and helps organizations achieve HIPAA compliance and ensures clients stay current with the latest enforcement trends. We provide a full range of HIPAA compliance services and consulting. What separates us from our competitors is our knowledge of HIPAA compliance regulations and their application to each of our client’s particular scenarios and requirements.

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Fired for Type 1 Diabetes?

Insulin Nation

'I juggle three different autoimmune conditions: Graves, Autoimmune Urticaria, and now Type 1 diabetes, but I often don’t look like I’m suffering. In a way it’s useful – if I have to go to someone’s birthday when I feel ill, at least folks won’t worry that I’ll infect them. There’s a darker side to these often invisible conditions, though, as I’ve had many doctors, friends, and even family accuse me of laziness and depression.

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7 Tips to a Better Type 1 Sex Life

Insulin Nation

'Too often, discussions of sex with Type 1 diabetes focus on all that can go wrong. While that discussion is important, it’s just as important to discuss ways to make sure everything goes right. Just as with almost everything with Type 1 diabetes, a healthy sex life requires dedication to staying healthy and, sometimes, a little advanced planning. From discussions with Type 1 diabetes sex experts, we’ve assembled 7 ideas that will improve your chances of a good time with your sexual partner: 1)