My Writing

• Julia Flaherty contributed to the creation, strategy, and marketing over 1,000 blogs, infographics, videos, and eBooks on professional services, business insights, customer relationship management, sales consulting, marketing consulting, and marketing automation technology tips while serving as the company's digital marketing specialist.

All About Insulin:

• The Differences Between Biosimilar,  Human and Analog Insulins
• What is Sliding Scale Insulin Therapy?
• Insulin Pumps Aren't for Everyone...and that's okay!
• The Greatest Gift I Received When My Insulin Pump Failed Last Christmas
• It Took a Pandemic for Me to Switch to an Insulin Pump

American Diabetes Association (ADA) 2022 Conference Coverage:

• Researchers Talk: Past, Present + Future of Pancreas Transplants
• Dexcom CEO Talks: Product Differences, Cost Expectations + Mental Health
• Challenges + Solutions for Underserved Communities in East Los Angeles
• The Negative Impact of Diabetes Stigma: "Words Create Reality"
• Weight Bias + Diabetes: "Stigma Does Not Motivate Anyone"
• Beta Cell Replacement Therapy: A Pathway to a Cure for Type 1 Diabetes?
• COVID-19 + Type 1 Diabetes: New Research Explores Possible Connections

Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD) 2022 Conference Coverage:

• The iLet Bionic Pancreas is the Next Step in Autonomous Insulin Therapy
• The Future of Diabetes Patient Care Needs to Go Beyond A1c

Blood Sugar Management:

• How to Handle High Blood Sugar Emergencies at Work
• How to Handle Low Blood Sugar Emergencies at Work
• Managing Low Blood Sugars as a Mom with Type 1 Diabetes

Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) Resources:

• How to Get a CGM Without Health Insurance
• What to Do if You Run Out of CGM Supplies Away from Home
• The Pros + Cons of CGM Data for Diabetes Management
• Your Guide to CGM Access + Affordability
• Is it Worth it to Get the Dexcom G6 if G7 is Right Around the Corner?
• Why Won't Insurance Cover My CGM?
• Freestyle Libre 3 Now Available in Pharmacies Across the U.S.

COVID-19:

• A Second COVID-19 Booster Dose + The Latest Omicron Variant
• What You Should Know About the Latest COVID-19 Variant
• Summer is Here: Are You Still Safer at Home?
• COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines for Fall 2022: What You Should Know

Diabetes Management Platforms:

• Getting Real About Data: The Pros + Cons of Diabetes Technology
• Diabetes Data Apps: What's Available + How They Work

Diabetes News:

• UnitedHealthcare Announces a $0 Copay on Insulin, Glucagon + More, Beginning in 2023
• Abbott's Freestyle Libre 3 Receives FDA-Approval
• COVID-19 Pushes FDA-Approval of Breakthrough Device Designation for Dexcom CGM in Hospital Settings
• Eversense E3 Continuous Glucose Monitor Gains FDA-Approval, Offers Extended Wear-Time
• Mark Cuban's New Online Pharmacy Provides Affordable Access to Some Common Prescription Drugs
• Mail Order Pharmacy is Booming: Here's What to Look Out For!
• This New Product Could Help Identify Your Risk of Developing Kidney Disease

Entertainment:

• 'Purple Hearts': How the Creators Tackled Diabetes Representation
• 'Purple Hearts' Delivers an Unforgettable, Realistic Main Character with Type 1 Diabetes
• Books for Adults With Type 1 Diabetes
• Diabetes Book Review: 'Rage Bolus + Other Poems'
• Breaking Down Barriers to Diversify Diabetes Conversations
• Romance My Pancreas or Its Lack of Functioning
• 'Drag Race' Star, Daya Betty, Encourages People with Diabetes to Live a Life They Love

Environment:

• Which Diabetes Supplies Can Be Recycled?
• What to do with Extra or Expired Diabetes Supplies + Meds

Financial Health:

• 8 Things People With Diabetes Should Know to Save Money on Taxes

Health Insurance:

• The Ins + Outs of HSAs and FSAs for People With Diabetes
• Managing Diabetes Without Health Insurance

Mental Health:

• Sometimes There is No Lesson in Diabetes + That's Okay
• How to Create a Less Stressful Insulin Injection Routine
• Tips for Talking to Your Teenager With Diabetes: Avoiding Shame + Blame
• Yes, I Lied About My Blood Sugar Levels as a Teenager With Type 1 Diabetes
• Getting Therapy Online: Different Types + Options
• Years I'll Never Get Back: Body Dysmorphia, Type 1 Diabetes and Self-Love
• How to Advocate for Your Diabetes Needs with Your Doctor
• How to Lean In And Find the Gratitude In a Life With Type 1 Diabetes
• 16 Years Later, Here's What My Childhood With T1D Taught Me
• Mental Health Resources for People with Type 1 Diabetes
• Living a More Convenient Truth: 12 Years In

Miscellaneous:

• Live With Diabetes? You May Be Eligible for a Free Lifetime National Park Pass
• Glitter Glucose is on a Mission to Help Everyone Find Power in Diabetes
• What It's Like to Work From Home with Type 1 Diabetes
• People's Top 10 Fears
• Life After College Graduation
• SugarPixel Makes Blood Sugar Readings Fun
• 8 Diabetes Podcasts You Should Listen to in the New Year
• Julia's Story: Not What Dreams Are Made Of

Nutrition:

• 5 Fun Back-to-School Lunch Ideas for Your Type 1 Kiddo
• How egglife wraps Impacted My Blood Sugar Levels + Tastebuds

Policy:

• Drug Rebates, Insulin and Affording Life With Diabetes in the U.S.
• Inside the Drug Pricing Investigation From the House Oversight and Reform Committee
• The Potential Impact of Build Back Better on American Healthcare
• All About State-Based Insulin Price Cap Laws

Research:

• You Can Screen for Type 1 Diabetes Autoantibodies: When Will it Become Standard Childhood Healthcare?

Safety:

• Can EMTs in Your Town Administer Glucagon?

MORE

All About Insulin:

• The Differences Between Biosimilar,  Human and Analog Insulins
• What is Sliding Scale Insulin Therapy?

American Diabetes Association (ADA) Conference Coverage:

• Researchers Talk: Past, Present + Future of Pancreas Transplants
• Dexcom CEO Talks: Product Differences, Cost Expectations + Mental Health
• Challenges + Solutions for Underserved Communities in East Los Angeles
• The Negative Impact of Diabetes Stigma: "Words Create Reality"
• Weight Bias + Diabetes: "Stigma Does Not Motivate Anyone"

Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD) 2022 Conference Coverage:

• The Future of Diabetes Patient Care Needs to Go Beyond A1c

Blood Sugar Management:

• How to Handle High Blood Sugar Emergencies at Work
• How to Handle Low Blood Sugar Emergencies at Work
• Managing Low Blood Sugars as a Mom with Type 2 Diabetes

Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) Resources:

• How to Get a CGM Without Health Insurance
• What to Do if You Run Out of CGM Supplies Away from Home
• The Pros + Cons of CGM Data for Diabetes Management
• Your Guide to CGM Access + Affordability
• Is it Worth it to Get the Dexcom G6 if the G7 is Right Around the Corner?
• Why Won't Insurance Cover My CGM?
• Freestyle Libre 3 Now Available in Pharmacies Across the U.S.

COVID-19:

• A Second COVID-19 Booster Dose + The Latest Omicron Variant
• What You Should Know About the Latest COVID-19 Variant
• COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines for Fall 2022: What You Should Know

Diabetes Management Platforms:

• Getting Real About Data: The Pros + Cons of Diabetes Technology
• Diabetes Data Apps: What's Available + How They Work

Diabetes News:

• UnitedHealthcare Announces a $0 Copay on Insulin, Glucagon + More, Beginning in 2023
• Abbott's Freestyle Libre 3 Receives FDA-Approval
• Eversense E3 Continuous Glucose Monitor Gains FDA-Approval, Offers Extended Wear-Time
• The Potential Impact of Build Back Better on American Healthcare
• Mark Cuban's New Online Pharmacy Provides Affordable Access to Some Common Prescription Drugs
• Mail Order Pharmacy is Booming: Here's What to Look Out For!
• This New Product Could Help Identify Your Risk of Developing Kidney Disease

Diabetes Tech:

• Connected Insulin Pens: Benefits + How to Get Them

Entertainment:

• Diabetes Book Review: 'Rage Bolus = Other Poems'

Environment:

• Which Diabetes Supplies Can Be Recycled?
• What to do with Extra or Expired Diabetes Supplies + Meds

Financial Health:

• 8 Things People With Diabetes Should Know to Save Money on Taxes

Health Insurance:

• The Ins + Outs of HSAs and FSAs for People With Diabetes
• Managing Diabetes Without Health Insurance
• Health Insurance 101: Navigating Appeals, Denials + Prior Authorizations
• What to do When Insurance Won't Cover the Supplies You Need to Manage T2D
• What to do When Insurance Won't Cover the Insulin You Need to Manage T2D
• Health Insurance 101: Selecting the Right Plan for Managing Type 2 Diabetes
• Health Insurance 101: 3 Things You Should Know When Switching Meds
• How to Get Help With Medication Costs When You Live With Type 2 Diabetes
• How to Apply for an Exception With Your Health Insurance
• 4 Ways HR Can Help You Understand + Use Your Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance

Mental Health:

• How to Create a Less Stressful Insulin Injection Routine
• Tips for Talking to Your Teenager With Diabetes: Avoiding Shame + Blame
• Getting Therapy Online: Different Types + Options
• How to Advocate for Your Diabetes Needs with Your Doctor

Miscellaneous:

• Live With Diabetes? You May Be Eligible for a Free Lifetime National Park Pass
• SugarPixel Makes Blood Sugar Readings Fun
• 8 Diabetes Podcasts You Should Listen to in the New Year

Nutrition:

• How egglife wraps Impacted My Blood Sugar Levels + Tastebuds

Policy:

• Drug Rebates, Insulin and Affording Life With Diabetes in the U.S.
• Inside the Drug Pricing Investigation From the House Oversight and Reform Committee
• Your Vote Matters: All About State-Based Insulin Price Caps

Safety:

• Can EMTs in Your Town Administer Glucagon?

MORE

• Voices of JDRF #OneWalk T1D Strong
• Key Considerations for a T1D International Traveler

• Flaherty shared her T1D story with LyfeBulb.

• 10 Ways to Boost Your Blog with the Help of Social Media

• How to Create LinkedIn Objective-Based Ads

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• Reducing Disparities in the Type 1 Diabetes Community
• Opening Yourself to the World with T1D

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• Julia Flaherty served as an editorial intern for The College Tourist while working on her Bachelor of Arts degree in communication with an emphasis in media studies.

• Julia Flaherty served as an editorial intern for The Daily Quirk while working on her Bachelor of Arts degree in communication with an emphasis in media studies.

• Writing by Julia Flaherty.

• Writing by Julia Flaherty.

• Living Beautifully With Type 1 Diabetes
• Liar, Liar: Responding to Insensitivity

• 25 Things Every Young Professional Should Know by 25

• The Invisible Disease that Begs for Healthcare Reform

• What It's Like to Work From Home With Type 1 Diabetes

• How I Find My Hope with T1D Through COVID-19 (and How You Can Find Yours Too)
• The Invisible Disease that Begs for Healthcare Reform
• What I Wish for People With Type 1 Diabetes
• How I Thrive with Type 1 Diabetes: My Life is Mine, Not My Condition's
• I have been changed by T1D...
• Sugar-coated Misconceptions: Raising Awareness for Type 1 Diabetes
• Why Do We Still Just Want to Be Thin?
• A Call for Closet Optimists to Break Through
• I'm Still Fighting—Are You?

• My Diabetes Can Drive a Car Now
• A Digital Marketer's Guide to Avoiding Burnout

• Dear, Younger Self...Are You Listening?
• What 'Glee' Can Teach Us About Respect in Relationships, 5 Years Later
• 7 Things That Will Always Hold You Back in Life
• What It's Like to Be in Love with a Good Man

• What I Learned About Inclusivity from Salesfroce's Inclusive Marketing Principles in 2019
• How to Apply the Six Principles of Inclusive Marketing to Your Company Culture and Onboarding Processes
• How to Define and Apply Inclusive Marketing Principles to Your Company's CRM and Marketing Automation Strategies
• How Leadership Can Use Gender-Inclusive Language to Create Opportunities for Women in the Workplace
• 5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Affect Positive Change at the Employer Level

• How to Find and Join Diabetes Support Groups and Communities
• Diabetes Distress: What It Is and How to Support Yourself or a Loved One Through It

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