2020 is shaping up to be a huge year in automated insulin delivery. Updates from DiabetesMine Innovation Summit’s first-ever closed loop showcase
Type 1 Diabetes News
Type 1 Diabetes is a chronic condition in which your body loses the ability to produce insulin, which is necessary for most cells to convert food into energy and regulate blood sugar levels.
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More time in range and lower stress! In this Trial Watch, Kerri Sparling shares her experience with Tandem's Control-IQ
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The last word on the ultimate challenge in blood sugar control – Gary Scheiner discusses how to balance exercise and sports in diabetes management.
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What's great about Dexcom's G6, would could be even better, and how the new CGM compares to the G5
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By Monica Oxenreiter What does “health equity” actually mean, and why is it so important? With discussions of health equity and health justice in the news, you may be...
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How Insulin for Life is bringing lifesaving diabetes supplies to low resource countries.
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GMI provides an estimated A1C level based on continuous glucose monitoring data and can avoid some of the limitations of A1C tests. A recent study compared actual A1C...
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Defining pump terms like basal rates, carb ratios, insulin sensitivity, and more
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Using your insurance company’s website, mobile app, or direct phone number can help you price a drug based on your current insurance plan coverage benefits
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Insulet partners with Abbott and Dexcom to develop Omnipod Horizon systems
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Insulet’s Omnipod 5 automated insulin delivery system was shown to be effective, safe, and easy to use for adults, teens, and children with type 1 diabetes. Early...
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What AID systems are currently available, what can we expect in the next year, and where is AID technology headed?
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By Jimmy McDermott and Maeve Serino FreeStyle LibreLink app allows FreeStyle Libre users in the US to obtain a real-time glucose reading directly on their iPhone. Plus,...
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The best ways to treat hypoglycemia – CDE Gary Scheiner offers simple tips.
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Abbott’s no-calibration CGM available at pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens for a cash price ranging from about $36-$53/10-day sensor; get cost and prescription details...
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Tips to reduce the pain and hassle of pricking your finger each time you check your blood sugar levels on a meter
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Continuous glucose monitoring systems are becoming increasingly popular, and data shows that they can impact a wide range of diabetes outcomes, including glucose levels...
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The recent release of clinical trial results shows that Omnipod 5, an automated insulin delivery (AID) system, can significantly increase Time in Range and reduce stress...
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Results from recent clinical trials have shown that GLP-1 receptor agonist medications are effective at lowering A1C and body weight.
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The relationship between obesity and diabetes is complex, but the many relevant factors related to genetics, lifestyle, and the environment are becoming clearer. Hear...