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Katherine Gilyard

Katherine Gilyard is a DC-based multimedia journalist, producer and communications strategist with over a decade of experience at the intersection of health equity, disability and community-centered storytelling. Her reporting has appeared in STAT News, The 19th News, Beyond Type 1, Breastcancer.org, and GoodRx, and has been recognized with two NABJ Salute to Excellence Awards and the Harriet McBryde Johnson Award for Nonfiction Writing from the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. She most recently served as story producer and writer on “Dual: The True Cost of Care,” a Webby-nominated documentary podcast series on Medicare and Medicaid dual eligibility. For Beyond Type 1, Katherine covers the intersection of diabetes, systemic care access and the communities the mainstream health system underserves.

Written by Katherine Gilyard

Vaping With Diabetes: What You Should Know About Nicotine + Blood Sugar

The health risks of nicotine are well known. But what isn’t well known is actually...

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The Diabetes Dietitian Gap: Why Your Nutritionist Probably Doesn’t Know Your Food

Your dietitian hands you a meal plan. It includes salmon, quinoa, olive oil and mixed...

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The Convenience Store Diabetes Plate: What To Eat When “Healthy” Isn’t Available

Not everyone has access to a Whole Foods. Not everyone has a kitchen. And not...

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Sickle Cell Trait + Diabetes: Why Your A1C May Not Be Accurate

For most people, your A1C is a three-month average. Higher numbers mean more sugar in...

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Diabetes Self-Harm + The Conversation We Need To Have

Editor’s Note: This article discusses self-harm, insulin misuse and suicidal ideation. If you’re in crisis,...

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How Your Menstrual Cycle Messes With Your Blood Sugar

You counted your carbs. You dosed correctly. You did everything right. And your blood sugar...

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