Even though medical cannabis can be an effective treatment option for people with pain, its use has long been...
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Cannabis is a species of plant that makes a substance full of compounds called cannabinoids. These compounds can...
Tips for advocating for medical cannabis legalization in your state
I wish all people in our country had safe and affordable access to medical cannabis in their states. Although we are...
My Story: Why I Am So Passionate About Alternative Pain Treatments
From Young, Healthy, and Active to Disabled In 1977, I was 25 years old and attending graduate school, working towards...
Adjusting to Life with Chronic Pain
My heart breaks when I meet a young person sharing that they are confronting life with chronic pain. At the age of 74,...
Should I Consider Having A Service Dog?
Have you ever wondered about the advantages of having a service dog? If you are living with a difficult medical...
Spotlight: T1D Exchange
Established in 2009, T1D Exchange is a nonprofit organization that facilitates research and drives quality improvement...
Spotlight: Diversity in Diabetes
Diversity in Diabetes (DiD) is dedicated to addressing the unique challenges faced by diverse communities in managing...
Spotlight: The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy
The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN) is an international nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve...
Spotlight: American Diabetes Association
The mission of the American Diabetes Association® (ADA), a nonprofit organization founded in 1940, is to prevent and...
Improved Access is Critical as Diabetes Treatments Advance
By Calli Barker SchmidtMore than 38 million Americans—over 11% of the population—are living with type 1 or type 2...
Transitioning out of Pediatric Diabetes Management: Tips for Young Adults and Parents
By Kirsten EllisFor the more than 350,000 young Americans living with diabetes, leaving home for work or college...