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Are We Protecting Patients or Protecting Profits? 
Perspectives Posted on: February 10, 2026February 14, 2026

Are We Protecting Patients or Protecting Profits? 

When a pharmaceutical giant sues a telehealth company over weight-loss drugs, it sounds like the beginning of a streaming documentary. 

But this isn’t Netflix. It’s healthcare, and it’s messy, important, and a little hilarious if you’ve been in this space long enough to appreciate the chaos. 

The recent lawsuit filed …

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PBM Reform Finally Happened. So… Why Am I Still Nervous? 
Perspectives Posted on: February 6, 2026February 9, 2026

PBM Reform Finally Happened. So… Why Am I Still Nervous? 

Every once in a while, a healthcare headline comes along that makes people do a double-take. 

“FTC Secures Landmark Settlement with Express Scripts to Lower Drug Costs for American Patients.” 

That’s right. Landmark. Lower drug costs. Insulin. Accountability. 

Cue the record …

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Managing Diabetes on a Snow Day
Humor Posted on: January 26, 2026February 14, 2026

Managing Diabetes on a Snow Day

There’s a reason why hot chocolate and sugar cookies go so perfectly with snow. And it’s not because Nestlé runs a secret subliminal campaign that makes you grab cocoa mix along with the bottled water and rock salt when you …

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Why Healthy Resolutions Fail
Education Posted on: January 19, 2026February 14, 2026

Why Healthy Resolutions Fail

If you read my article on January 12th and thought, “Okay, fine. I get it. Resolutions fail because I skip steps,” well, congratulations. You’ve already done more reflection than about 99.9% of humanity does before signing a gym contract in January. 

Today, we’re starting with intentions.  …

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It Doesn’t Have to Be This Hard
Education Posted on: January 12, 2026January 13, 2026

It Doesn’t Have to Be This Hard

Sing to the tune of “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” 

It’s the most frustrating time of the year, 
With resolutions we’re making, 
Little chance that they’re taking, 
Then back where we started — oh dear! …

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Brian Foster is navigating T1D from all angles — personal, professional, & parental. He believes in evidence-based care, compassionate support, & the life-saving powers of CGMs and coffee.

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