When you are living with type one diabetes, insulin is probably the hormone you think about the most. With so much mental energy dedicated to managing this one hormone, it can be easy to forget that other hormones can impact blood sugar levels too. While many hormone patterns in men tend to follow a roughly … Read more
The release of the Omnipod 5 app for iOS on October 29, 2024, is a huge step forward for iPhone users managing diabetes with Insulet’s advanced insulin pump. However, a major gap remains: there is still no remote monitoring solution for caregivers. If your child or loved one is using the Omnipod 5 app on … Read more
Hey there Gluroonians! Today we have an amazing guest post by our friend Erin Poche at Type1Strong, a community dedicated to raising awareness about type 1 diabetes and empowering those of us who live with it. Enjoy! Family vacations are a time to relax, rejuvenate and enjoy life’s sweet moments, but they can also be … Read more
Today, most rapid and all slow-working insulins are administered with pens. Pens are convenient, accurate, easy to use and don’t take up much space in a bag.
But is this new insulin pump a step up from the latest t:slim x2, and should you make the upgrade when you get the chance?
The added convenience, comfort, and data sufficiency of a CGM comes at a cost, though, and in most cases it’s quite significant. So, here is a cost comparison of the most commonly used CGMs here in the US.
When you forget to inject insulin before a meal it can have some serious consequences unless you’re prepared and know what to do.
Diabetes:M and MySugr are two big names in the space, so let’s take a look at what each app has to offer.
Although both apps are great, each comes with its own set of advantages and features so let’s do a deep dive into what the two apps have to offer.
Whether it’s Christmas or Thanksgiving, no holiday is complete without a feast. But when you’re controlling your diet, these holidays can throw a wrench in your plans.