Being newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes is life changing. Even if you knew the signs and caught it early, you still often shocked. You may feel overwhelmed as the world that you once knew no longer exists. Here are a few things that we found helped you get through the early days of being … [Read more...] about What you need to know when newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes
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How best to exercise with type 1 diabetes
Diabetes UK reminds us that there is no one type of exercise that’s best. The best exercise for people with type 1 diabetes is the one that works for you. The benefits of exercise with type 1 diabetes The American Diabetes Association states that adults with type 1 diabetes should aim for … [Read more...] about How best to exercise with type 1 diabetes
The best age to be diagnosed with type 1 diabetes
What is the best age to be diagnosed with type 1 diabetes? The answer is simple. Never! Every age has its challenges. No one wants diabetes. No matter what age you are diagnosed at, you have to live your life with needles, injections, highs and lows. There is no such thing as a good age to get … [Read more...] about The best age to be diagnosed with type 1 diabetes
Preparing for Disasters when you have Diabetes
In today's world, preparing for disasters when you have diabetes has become extremely important. Each year we see more and more mandatory evacuations because of natural disasters. If you live with diabetes preparing for disasters involves more than just saving your birth certificate however. You … [Read more...] about Preparing for Disasters when you have Diabetes
Helpful Insights into the Libre 3
The FreeStyle Libre 3 is the latest glucose monitoring system from Abbott Pharmaceuticals. Their new sensor is their smallest to date. The Libre 3 is a Continuous Glucose Monitor. It has the ability to send glucose readings to your cell phone every minute and keeps track of historical … [Read more...] about Helpful Insights into the Libre 3
Memoires of an Islet Cell Transplant Recipient
Words like “The Edmonton Protocol” and “islet cell transplants” are ones that people with type 1 diabetes have read with great enthusiasm over the years. When news of the Edmonton Protocol was first released, many wondered when they would be able to sign up to be cured. In the summer of … [Read more...] about Memoires of an Islet Cell Transplant Recipient
