Choosing an automated insulin delivery system is a lot like choosing a spouse – you may need to date a few before you find the one you want to be attached to at the hip. Here’s a detailed look at the five main systems, along with notable features, CGM integrations, and overall pros and cons.
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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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2025 is shaping up to be a blockbuster year in diabetes care! From smart MDI systems to medications that pull triple duty, the future is looking smarter—and less invasive.
Here are several key advancements we expect to see in 2025.
When diabetes lives with you day-to-day like a stage five clinger, it can be easy to feel like advancements in care aren’t happening at a fast enough pace. But we’re here to tell you, things are happening! Here’s a short list of some of the progress we saw in 2024, including new pumps, new CGMs, and exciting research studies with promising results.
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Goldie is a 54-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes who has been on the hunt for an insulin pump to help with her very specific needs. The first one she tried was too hot…wait, that’s another story! Read on to see how Goldie found the best pump for her diabetes goals and active lifestyle.
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As endocrinologists and people living with type 1 diabetes, Drs. E+P wanted to try Medtronic’s newest AID system after hearing about its new algorithm and SmartGuard feature. Dr. E shares his experience as a patient, and Dr. P offers his thoughts on the device from a provider’s point of view.
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Writer, speaker, and T1D Kerri Sparling has been a Tandem t:slim X2 insulin pump user for years, but she recently switched to the new Tandem Mobi. Kerri shares her thoughts on the smaller, slimmed down pump, including her favorite features and what surprised her the most about wearing it.
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Beach vacations, pool parties, impromptu cannonballs….sometimes you just need a break from your pump so you can dive into a pool without worry. Or maybe you want to change up your diabetes routine, or maybe your pump fails and you need to go on MDI for a while. Whatever the reason, taking a pump vacation is entirely doable. Drs. E+P explain what you need to know to do it safely and successfully.
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Recently approved by the FDA, Tandem’s Mobi automated insulin delivery (AID) system is roughly half the size of their t:slim X2 pump, offering more flexibility and lifestyle options to people with diabetes.
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