Lala Jackson, Director of Content
2018-05-15
Working in communications and content strategy for more than a decade across for- and non-profit companies, Lala has been in the diabetes non-profit space for the past six years. A bit of a nomad, she grew up primarily bouncing between Hawaii and Washington state and graduated from the University of Miami in Florida with a communications degree focused in advertising. She is a published non-fiction author who is currently trying to teach herself how to write fiction. You can usually find her reading, preferably on a beach. She has lived with diabetes since 1997.Written by Lala
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The Dexcom G7 CGM is now approved for use in the U.S. for people with all types of diabetes ages two years and older.MORE
Lilly to Discontinue Old School Glucagon Emergency Kit at End of 2022
With several modern and ready-to-use glucagon options available, Lilly will discontinue the old, red glucagon emergency kit in all markets. MORE
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Get the Most Out of Your End-of-Year Insurance
At the end of the year, you've probably already hit your health insurance deductible. That means it's time for free or lower-cost healthcare!MORE
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COVID-19 Vaccines For Kids Ages 5 to 11 With Diabetes: What to Know
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Healthcare Providers Will No Longer Be Allowed to Issue “Surprise” Bills
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Over Insulin Pricing, Mississippi AG Sues Insulin Manufacturers and Pharmacy Benefit Managers
MS attorney general Lynn Fitch filed a lawsuit against PBMs & insulin manufacturers for allegedly working together to inflate insulin prices.MORE
COVID-19 Vaccines For Kids + Teens with Diabetes
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Don’t Have Health Insurance Right Now? Read This
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Inside the Senate Report on Rising Insulin Prices
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Diabetes + COVID Vaccines: What You Need to Know
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England’s NHS Releases Study on Risk of COVID-19 for People with Diabetes
This week, the National Health Service (NHS) in England released the first study of its kind, breaking down COVID-19 mortality risk by type of diabetes.MORE
The Power in Numbers: Change.org’s Affordable Insulin For All Movement
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New Medicare Plan Will Cap Insulin Copays at $35
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