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Miriam E. Tucker

@miriametucker.bsky.social
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Writer/journalist specializing in medicine/health. Living with type 1 diabetes since 1973.

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Maggie Fox @maggiefox.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Just take a second to read this one.
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Miriam E. Tucker @miriametucker.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
I don't understand how @americanair.bsky.social can cancel flights on Thanksgiving Day without offering any reasonable alternatives for arriving on time for dinner. They also charge me $35 for checked bags despite using their credit card. And, they've stopped offering points on all flights. Wth. ✈️🤬
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Dave Levitan @davelevitan.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Style tip for your cyclosporiasis stories: Jeffrey got explosive diarrhea. Geoffrey got explosive diarrhoea.
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Miriam E. Tucker @miriametucker.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
People, including doctors, often have a vague idea that people with #diabetes and especially #type1diabetes shouldn't drink alcohol. But if you ask why, usually they'll say because it has sugar. Actually, the biggest risk is LOW blood sugar. Read more: www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
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Alcohol and Marijuana Use in Type 1 Diabetes: What to Know
People with type 1 diabetes are just as likely to use substances as the rest of the population, so they need to be aware of the risks and how to mitigate them.
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Miriam E. Tucker @miriametucker.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Hopefully they made an exception for Taylor’s good friend Este Haim, who uses her phone to manage her blood sugar... #type1diabetes #TaylorAndTravis
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Miriam E. Tucker @miriametucker.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Dr. Irl Hirsch offers his thoughts about what happened at the American Diabetes Association meeting in early June: www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
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The New ADA: I Prefer the Old One
A long-time ADA member offers their firsthand perspective on an incident at this year’s Scientific Sessions that sparked debate about leadership, scientific discourse, and accountability.
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Miriam E. Tucker @miriametucker.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Typical modern-day #type1diabetes situation: New glucose sensor wasn't pairing with my iPhone. Called tech support, none of the troubleshooting worked, so had to remove/replace. Posted to Facebook after. Was reminded of the magnet trick. Duh! I'd forgotten about the 🧲! 🤦‍♀️ #medtech
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Miriam E. Tucker @miriametucker.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Most experts agree that the name "polycystic ovary syndrome" needed to be changed. But not all think that "polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome" is the best substitute. #PCOS #PMOS www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
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PCOS Rename? Critics Say PMOS Misses the Mark
While most experts agree that PCOS needed a new name, some participants at ENDO 2026 questioned both the new PMOS terminology and the process used to develop it.
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Miriam E. Tucker @miriametucker.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Yo, PR folks: If you're going to offer your expert to comment on a recent study, you need to send me the paper so I can see it. Or at the very least, give me the slightest amount of information so I can look it up myself rather than just vaguely alluding to it. 😒
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Chris @exnerd.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
The stat is a few years old, but 40% of adult-onset T1D (in the US) starts out misdiagnosed as T2, and that's only the ones who get corrected. T3c is worse (IIRC >90% mis-dx). Thankfully, we have journalists like @miriametucker.bsky.social who cover this stuff but doctors still need to see/read it.
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Miriam E. Tucker @miriametucker.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Stay hydrated, absolutely. But if you have #type1diabetes and wear devices (pump/pod, continuous glucose monitor), another worry is that they'll sweat off despite using adhesives. Options: Apply more adhesive (that may also sweat off), stay inside, and/or try not to move.
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Miriam E. Tucker @miriametucker.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Old medical names die hard. This change was a long time in coming. Now, if people could also stop using the very misleading terms "chronic fatigue syndrome" and "juvenile diabetes"...
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Miriam E. Tucker @miriametucker.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Curious what they think it is... 😕
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Miriam E. Tucker @miriametucker.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Sad to hear. He was a force. Recalling years ago he personally led a @DCSWA - organized tour of his institute in Rockville, MD. I asked him a question and he replied, "That's a really good question." I don't remember the question, but no matter. May his memory be a blessing. 🧬🔬
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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Both Trump and the head of the correspondents’ association talked about “unity” in the wake of Saturday’s shooting. But the press isn’t supposed to seek unity with politicians. It’s supposed to seek the truth. If the press gets cozier, our future gets scarier. My Stop the Presses newsletter.
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Will the White House press be even more submissive?
When the media seeks “unity” with politicians, we’re all in trouble
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Miriam E. Tucker @miriametucker.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Hospital policies vary regarding letting people with #type1diabetes keep their insulin pumps on during hospitalization, even when they're able to manage it. Here's some data showing that those who keep them on have better outcomes: www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
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Continued Insulin Pump Use in the Hospital Improves Outcomes
Allowing patients to keep using their personal diabetes technology during hospitalization improves glycemic control and reduces length of stay.
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Miriam E. Tucker @miriametucker.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
The upcoming meeting of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology will focus on nutrition. #AACE2026 www.medscape.com/c25/p14/amer...
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AACE 2026
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from AACE 2026.
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Miriam E. Tucker @miriametucker.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Just to be clear, he's not a doctor either. 😒
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Alex Sundermann, DrPH @sundermannaj.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
My op-ed in @washingtonpost.com Sometimes it’s hard to tell how an outbreak could have been prevented. But with raw milk and raw dairy, it’s pretty straightforward. These are preventable and fueled by misinformation. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
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Miriam E. Tucker @miriametucker.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Seeing quite a few comments from people with #type1diabetes who were told their A1cs are "too low" and should be higher. Concerning that their doctors (some endocrinologists) seem unaware of continuous glucose monitoring. A1c gives no information about low blood sugar. #diabetes
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Miriam E. Tucker @miriametucker.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
"oral summer, gluten and or for gluttony" - Otter's transcription of "oral semaglutide and orforglipron" 😆
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Miriam E. Tucker @miriametucker.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
Serious question: In what time zone is the #Artemis crew? Does it change as they zip around the moon, or are they on a totally different time schedule since they’re not on Earth? 🚀👩‍🚀⏰🤔
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Miriam E. Tucker @miriametucker.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
A clinical trial of #genetherapy for #type1diabetes is set to begin this year. For real. www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
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Gene Therapy to Be Studied for Treating Type 1 Diabetes
A phase 1/2 trial of a novel viral vector gene therapy in adults with type 1 diabetes is scheduled to begin this year.
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Miriam E. Tucker @miriametucker.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Just to clarify, people with #type1diabetes need to take insulin ALL THE TIME, not just before meals. That's done one of two ways, but apparently she was given neither. Curious wording that they "misdiagnosed" her since she already had the diagnosis. The correct word is "mistreated."
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Jill Twiss @jilltwiss.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Ok step one is to make them look less delicious
WIRECUTTER
Microplastics Are
Everywhere. Here's How to Avoid Eating Them.
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Miriam E. Tucker @miriametucker.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
@michellesingletary.bsky.social Hi Michelle, I have a question for you but only seeing a phone number…Is there an email address or can I ask you here?
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Miriam E. Tucker @miriametucker.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
A person with nausea/vomiting/extreme fullness is diagnosed with #gastroparesis via positive gastric emptying study. If negative and no other cause found, the dx is "functional dyspepsia." Some experts see 2 different conditions, others say it's a continuum that needs a new name.
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Miriam E. Tucker @miriametucker.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Most healthcare professionals likely know that there's some complexity in the diagnosis of #gastroparesis and that only one drug is approved in the US to treat it. But, there's a lot more to it... www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
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What Is Delaying Movement in Managing Gastroparesis?
Differing perspectives among gastric motility experts and regulatory roadblocks impede clinical care, but some companies are moving forward.
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sstrumello @sstrumello.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
While A1c is the favorite among pharmaceutical companies because it is so easy to measure, there is a push to expand beyond that as the sole metric used. But consider exactly WHERE the pushback is strongest before making any conclusions.
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Miriam E. Tucker @miriametucker.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Interesting debate at #ATTD2026 : Is it time for continuous glucose monitoring metrics to replace hemoglobin A1c in #diabetes management? www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
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A1c or CGM Metrics: Which Should Be the Gold Standard?
Two experts debated the question at the recent Advanced Technologies and Treatments for Diabetes meeting.
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Miriam E. Tucker @miriametucker.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
For the umpteenth time, not all adult-onset #diabetes is #type2diabetes. In fact, #type1diabetes arises more often in adulthood than childhood. This large database study showed that about 1 in 26 cases were later re-classified, but how many more weren't? www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
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Reclassification From Type 2 to Type 1 Diabetes Not Uncommon
Those who were misdiagnosed had higher healthcare utilization, suggesting potential benefits of broader autoantibody screening.
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Miriam E. Tucker @miriametucker.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
“If your blood sugar went over 200 [mg/dl] you’d feel nauseous too.” - doctor whose specialty clearly isn’t #diabetes and who also neglected to google me 😒
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Miriam E. Tucker @miriametucker.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
My continuous glucose monitor isn't working right now, which means my automated insulin delivery system isn't either. I've been busy for the past few hours, so just did a fingerstick: 340mg/dL. Now trying to recall how I used to manage #type1diabetes before the technology... 🤔
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Miriam E. Tucker @miriametucker.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
In doing a gastric emptying study, guidelines say to avoid "confounders" that could affect the results, including hyperglycemia. The test involves eating a jelly sandwich with white bread (plus radioactive eggs). Those with #diabetes will see the problem here. 🤔 #type1diabetes
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Litsa Dremousis @litsadremousis.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
All of us who got #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis in the '90s were told we were lying or that we could get well if we tried harder and that M.E.--then referred to by the hideous misnomer "chronic fatigue syndrome"--wasn't potentially fatal. Every single part of that was wrong. M.E. kills. #pwME
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sstrumello @sstrumello.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Mary Tyler Moore Initiative Combats Diabetic Retinal Disease @medscape.com @miriametucker.bsky.social www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
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Mary Tyler Moore Initiative Combats Diabetic Retinal Disease
Moore’s widower, S. Robert Levine, MD, launched the nonprofit in his famous wife’s memory to advance research and accelerate treatment.
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Miriam E. Tucker @miriametucker.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
During her lifetime in the spotlight, Mary Tyler Moore was a vocal advocate for #type1diabetes research. Less known was that the disease took away her sight. Her widower is now devoted to that cause. www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
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Mary Tyler Moore Initiative Combats Diabetic Retinal Disease
Moore’s widower, S. Robert Levine, MD, launched the nonprofit in his famous wife’s memory to advance research and accelerate treatment.
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nytimesguild.bsky.social @nytimesguild.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
We stand in solidarity with the @postguild.bsky.social. Democracy dies in darkness, and it's a lot harder to shine a light from a shrinking newsroom. #SaveThePost
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Miriam E. Tucker @miriametucker.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Bought a ticket to an upcoming comedy club show despite a "no phones" policy. Hoping they won't give me a hard time as my phone is a #type1diabetes management necessity. And no, asking me to leave the room to use it isn't an acceptable solution. 📱🫤🤞
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Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
NEW: NIH, dipping into a 25-year-old debate, announces it is closing its human embyonic stem cell lines registry to new submissions. 503 NIH-approved lines exist. No new ones will be added. They're looking for adult cell lines now.
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Eric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
The new cover and feature @nature.com www.nature.com/immersive/d4...
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Miriam E. Tucker @miriametucker.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
It's 2026, and someone with #type1diabetes just posted to Facebook that they were told to "stop diabetic meds" the morning of a colonoscopy so they were asking how to do that with an insulin pump. (Hint: Insulin should never, ever be stopped in a person with #T1D.) 🤦‍♀️
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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
SPJ strongly condemns the FBI’s execution of a search warrant at the home of Hannah Natanson, a reporter for The Washington Post Congress passed the Privacy Protection Act of 1980 to prevent this. Press freedom isn’t a courtesy — it’s the law. 🔗Read more: bit.ly/4by2IIo
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Miriam E. Tucker @miriametucker.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Silly me, watching the Steelers and forgetting that beer, unlike wine, requires insulin. Third correction and counting. #type1diabetes #GoSteelers
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Miriam E. Tucker @miriametucker.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Excellent commentary by Dr. Anne Peters about the latest issues with continuous glucose monitors. Bottom line: Always have fingerstick backup. #type1diabetes www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
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Clinical Concerns: Insulin Delivery System Sensors
Dr Anne Peters discusses clinical concerns related to insulin delivery system sensors.
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Miriam E. Tucker @miriametucker.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
More evidence that exercise should be approached with extreme caution in people with #MECFS , as well as those with #longcovid or other chronic illnesses who experience post-exertional malaise: www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
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Multiple Abnormal Responses to Exertion Seen in ME/CFS
Findings underscore the risk for graded exercise in people with post-exertional malaise and point to careful activity pacing as a safer approach.
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Eric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Here's a summary of all the data that supports adding more red meat to your diet
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Miriam E. Tucker @miriametucker.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Sad news for my hometown, and #journalism in general.
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Miriam E. Tucker @miriametucker.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Shocks me every time a person with #type1diabetes posts that they were ordered to fast for routine lab tests and had a low blood sugar. I have NEVER fasted for labs in 52 years of T1D. medscape.com/viewarticle/... #medicine
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Do Patients With Diabetes Need to Fast for Lipid Tests?
Increasing evidence suggests fasting for lipid tests may not be necessary and could be dangerous for some diabetes patients, but an overall shift away from the practice will likely take time.
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Sally James @jamesian.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
A well-reported story by @miriametucker.bsky.social about how #aging people with #diabetes are advocating for new models of care, and asking #endocrinologists to step up. Quotes @uwmedicine.bsky.social physician. www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
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Aging With Type 1 Diabetes: Success Story Brings Challenges
As people with type 1 diabetes live longer than ever before, both clinicians and patients are recognizing the need to prepare for the challenges that accompany aging with this condition.
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