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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The stresses of life during COVID-19 are difficult enough, but imagine having type 1 diabetes and having to ration your insulin on top of everything else. A mother and son share their experience negotiating their healthcare challenges, and receive a donation of insulin and supplies from the Helmsley Foundation and TCOYD.
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Movies, TV, podcasts…the subject of sex is everywhere, yet we’re still pretty shy when it comes to talking about it as it relates to our health. Diabetes PA Nalani Haviland offers straightforward advice on how to shrug off the awkward and have honest conversations with our partner and providers.
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LADA (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults) is the most missed diagnosis in diabetes. It’s often initially diagnosed as type 2 because the loss of pancreatic beta cells is much slower than the more “traditional” form of type 1.
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Dr. Edelman and diabetes have been together for 50 years now and like any long relationship, they’ve had their ups and downs. But one thing is for certain – diabetes has had in incredibly powerful, positive and profound impact on Dr. Edelman’s life, as well as the hundreds of thousands of lives he’s touched.
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Type 1 diabetes has taught Morgan Panzirer to live every day to the fullest, and she shares her insight and experiences in her new book “Actually, I Can”.
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Our first virtual Spotlight Seminar was a night dedicated to type 1 diabetes, and featured a COVID-19 update as well as great info on CGM, looping, hybrid closed-loop systems and tips on how to increase your time in range.
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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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The self-proclaimed “Ambassador of Kickassador” and WWE Superstar Kyle Greenwood (aka Kyle O’Reilly) is a 3x NXT Tag Team Champ who dominates in the ring while managing T1D.
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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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