Annabel Bonner has lived with type 1 diabetes for less than ten years, but she really enjoys helping people connect with their diabetes, encouraging them to be open about living with the condition rather than be ashamed. She uses the Freestyle Libre 2 continuous glucose monitor, and she shares how it helps her with her diabetes management.
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Insulin resistance occurs when certain cells in your body don’t respond well to insulin, so your pancreas makes more insulin which raises blood sugar levels over time.
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Paul Reid, Founder of Type One Outdoors, leads group hikes, trail runs and other outdoor adventures for people with type 1 diabetes and their family and friends. He shares the essential supplies people with diabetes should bring on any backcountry expedition.
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Warm up from the inside out with these light and festive holiday drinks created by our cocktail crafter and CME manager Sarah. Choose from a Fireball Cider, Cranberry Mimosa or Snowball Martini, and sip into the spirit of the season.
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Let the slow cooker do the heavy lifting with this tender, juicy, flavorful turkey breast that would make any holiday table proud. Made with juicy tomatoes and caramelized onions…simple and stress free can also be sublime.
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Nancy Crowe’s son Derrick was diagnosed with type 1 when he was just eight years old, and the experience turned into an unexpected teacher over the years, encouraging the Crowe family to live in the present moment.
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Two classes of medications have drastically changed the way healthcare providers treat type 2 diabetes, and these medicines have tremendous advantages beyond blood sugar control.
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The FreeStyle Libre 2 CGM has been a recipe for success for Chef Robert Lewis, aka the Happy Diabetic Chef. Now that he can check his blood sugars with the swipe of his phone, he’s in love with the ease it brings to his life and his kitchen, and his diabetes management.
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The vast majority of people taking statins won’t experience any side effects at all, but a minority of folks can have them. If you think your statin may be causing muscle aches, there are options you can discuss with your doctor.
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Knowing what your blood sugar is doing all the time is an empowering piece of information that can give you peace of mind, improve your quality of life, and positively impact your daily activities and overall diabetes management. Robert Cudlip shares his experience after a year using the Dexcom CGM.
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Learn from Experts Who Live with Type 1 in Paradise–The Ultimate T1D Community Experience!
