A hospital stay can mean changes to your diabetes routine that go beyond being buck naked in a backless gown. Hospital rules and regs usually involve adjustments to meds, food, devices, and meal timing. Dr. Kristi Kulasa offers insights and tips on what to know and how to be prepared.
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Do you have a plan if your pump fails? Diabetes expert Nalani Haviland Hunsaker, who also lives with type 1, shares tips on what to put in your backup supply kit, and she offers guidelines on how to use different types of long-acting and rapid-acting insulins until your pump is back up and running.
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Are your blood sugars unexplainably high in the early morning hours? If you’re a teen or young adult with diabetes, it could be the dawn phenomenon.
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Switching CGM systems can be a scary process, even if you’re ready for a change. Dan Barton found a unique way of calming his fears by wearing two CGMs at once and double monitoring. He shares his experience, results, and the pros and cons of each system.
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There seems to be some confusion and/or controversy on how often one should change the infusion line on an insulin pump. Dr. Edelman explains why timing is important and how it can affect insulin absorption.
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Dr. Edelman offers a solution for “Foot to Floor” phenomenon, which is a very common situation in people with diabetes who are on insulin, and occurs when blood sugars rise upon waking.
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Jeremy and Steve have been Super Loopers for awhile, but they still wanted to give Tandem’s Control-IQ a try. Even though they love Loop, several features of CIQ are turning them into converts.
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A common misconception for people with type 2 diabetes is thinking they’ve somehow failed if they need to go on insulin. Nothing could be further from the truth, and insulin-pump therapy is a great option to help people reach their blood sugar goals.
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When you’re eating high-fat foods like burgers or pizza, using the extended bolus feature on your pump can stop the blood sugar roller coaster that often comes as a side dish with those high-fat meals.
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Jeremy’s been on Tandem’s Control-IQ for about two months, and he loves it! Here’s his review of its new features, and how it compares to Loop and Medtronic’s 670G. Plus, special guest appearance from Wilbur the diabetes support bunny.
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