in this issue
From the Editor
Kelly talks about the role of the Internet and social media in removing the "invisible barriers" among patients and making their views known in diabetes care.
Quotable Quotes
(S)he said what?!?
Fingersticks
age/sex/location/blood sugar?
Learning Curve
Social media 101 for people with diabetes.
SUM Musings
A blogger’s journey into the Twitter-verse.
Test Drive
You weigh in on the diabetes applications that help you manage your care.
Thinking Like a Pancreas
Gary Scheiner compares the latest in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM).
New Now Next
H1N1 (formerly known as swine flu) and diabetes, JDRF Clinical Trials Connection, new type 2 therapy Onglyza available, DURATION trials show superiority of upcoming Byetta LAR, Medingo Solo MicroPump to hit the market, the TCOYD fall conference series, ExtendSnacks: clinically proven and delicious, economic downturn elicits stimulus packages from Becton Dickinson and Lilly, Medtronic analyst day reveals new technology, new Biodel and Halozyme rapid-acting insulins on the horizon, NovoLog labeling ups pump life to six days, and Natasha’s Health Nut Cookies.
diaTribe Dialogue
Dr. Eric Topol, genomics expert, redefining diabetes and diabetes care.
Trial Watch
The natural history of type 1 diabetes, novel type 2 therapy LY2189265, and self-monitoring of blood glucose in non-insulin treated type 2s.
Logbook
James Hirsch leaves us this issue for Willie Mays.
What We're Reading
A great day for diabetes: the DCCT/EDIC follow-up.
Conference Pearls
Our magical time at Children with Diabetes Friends for Life 2009.