Dr. E gets personal in this month’s case study, sharing a recent experience he had of exercise-induced hypoglycemia with his hybrid closed-loop system. He offers four tips to avoid a blood sugar rollercoaster while working out with type 1 diabetes.
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Your CGM and hybrid closed-loop system have more potential than you may think — you just need to know how to unlock it. From preventing compression lows to managing heat and altitude issues, these eight hacks will help you make the most out of your diabetes devices.
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If you’re ready to increase your physical activity but you aren’t sure where to start, fitness instructor and body positive activist Jeanette DePatie walks you through a few simple steps to set you on a path to success.
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As the first person with type 1 diabetes to win the Contender Division of the California State Spikeball Championship, recent college grad John Brown had to learn how to keep his blood sugars in an optimal range without his insulin pump during 10-hour long competitive tournaments.
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Spartan Races test an athlete’s physical and mental strength with challenging obstacles like leaping over fire and low crawling in mud under barbed wire. Marlon Blanquart has conquered four of these races, all while managing type 1 diabetes.
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