Best Insulin Pens for Type 1 Diabetes
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.
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.
To help spark up some ideas, we came up with nine quick and simple snack ideas that are especially suited for people with type 1 diabetes.
Glucometers are a must-have for all homes where someone is diagnosed with diabetes. So, let’s compare a few of our top picks.
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.
Eating a balanced meal first thing in the morning is not just a question of habit but it’s a critical component of efficient diabetes care in general.
Diabetes:M and MySugr are two big names in the space, so let’s take a look at what each app has to offer.
For children with diabetes, the need to control blood sugar levels can complicate their relationship with sweets. This can lead to disappointment, feelings of deprivation and, as a consequence, can cause overindulgence in sweet things when parents aren’t looking.
Today, thanks to social media, there’s still a lot of confusion about diabetes. So, we thought it would be helpful to go over the biggest myths and misconceptions we’ve personally heard regarding type 1 diabetes.