Common colds may be common, but they are not easy to deal with. They manage to slow down and tire out even the healthiest of us. So, it’s no surprise that they are even worse for children with type 1 diabetes (T1D).
Throughout life, your child with T1D will be faced with carb-packed temptations. Rather than teach them the candy-strewn dangers of Halloween, show them how they can enjoy it to the fullest.
You can choose “accuracy” or “precision.” Not both. [ This article originally appeared on my substack posting on Sept 19, 2023. I’ve been collecting feedback from readers on various platforms, and will be posting follow-ups there. You can subscribe to my newsletter there to get updates immediately. I will also repost here. ] Introduction When … Read more
If you use a different glucose monitor brand or a blood glucose fingerstick system and want to try a CGM or if you’re thinking about switching from Libre 2 to Libre 3, stick around to find out which Freestyle Libre glucose monitoring system is the best.
If you’re thinking about whether or not you should upgrade your CGM to the G7, keep reading to see an in-depth comparison of the two devices.
People with diabetes tend to struggle more with heat because they’re at a higher risk of dehydration. For this same reason, they are also more likely to develop sunburns, which can impact blood glucose levels.
The Swiss Ascensia Contour Next ONE and US-made Rite Aid True Metrix blood glucose meters are easy to use and competitively priced.
Let’s discuss what glucagon is exactly, when it should be used, and other ways to deal with hypoglycemia.
Introduction An Individualized Health Plan (IHP or sometimes Individualized Health Care Plan, IHCP) is a personalized healthcare roadmap. It’s tailored to address a child’s specific medical needs, goals, and strategies for better health management. A child with Type 1 Diabetes should have an IHP in place at their school so that nurses and other caretakers … Read more
If you have type 1 diabetes, you know that it tends to impact almost every aspect of your life. One thing that it impacts deeply before and after the diagnosis is sleep.
