Whether you’re considering your first CGM or contemplating a switch for yourself or your loved one with diabetes, we hope this post will provide valuable insights to help you make the right choice.
You’ll find the answer to what types of insulin are available, how you can use them in terms of administration and dose calculation, and how you need to store the insulin. We also touch on the implications of administering too much or too little insulin.
Type 1 diabetes in children presents parents with several challenges. Wrapping their heads around dietary changes is one of those challenges.
We’ve compiled a list of diabetes overnight summer camps by state, including camp fees, duration and ages allowed, to make your search for a summer camp easier.
Extreme heat can be challenging for a child with type 1 diabetes because it can affect blood sugar levels, causing them to rise or fall.
The Freestyle Libre 3 is one of the latest and greatest Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) available today. The Omnipod 5 is a recent hybrid closed-loop insulin pump that currently only works with the Dexcom G6 (though support for the G7 is rumored to be coming soon). Gluroo supports users of both the OP5 and the … Read more
Your child’s sense of responsibility might be very different when away from home, for the better or perhaps for the worse. Your child’s choice of summer camp might mean a crash course in confronting your fears and concerns.
We’ll discuss the features of each pump, their cost, their performance, the pros and cons, and provide you with the information you need to make an informed decision about which pump might be right for your child.
As a teacher, it’s important to be aware of the condition and to know how to help your students in an emergency or in general.
Type 1 diabetes can be a challenging diagnosis for parents. Having access to resources and support from others who understand the daily struggles and triumphs of managing this condition can be invaluable.