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Why is my glucose sensor reading different from my fingerstick?

As much as we wish it wasn’t true, there can be times when the reading you get from your glucose sensor is different from the one on your finger stick. While it could be that your sensor is no longer working, there are several other reasons why there could be a difference. Sensors and … [Read more...] about Why is my glucose sensor reading different from my fingerstick?

Tips for Maintaining Good Eye Health with Diabetes

Maintaining good eye health is especially important for those living with diabetes. High blood sugar levels can damage the small blood vessels in the eye. While changes in vision can be an early warning sign of diabetes, your vision can also change at any point after being diagnosed. Symptoms … [Read more...] about Tips for Maintaining Good Eye Health with Diabetes

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Where Should People with Diabetes Get Inked?

People with diabetes are advised not to get a tattoo. The high blood sugar levels diminish the ability of the body to recover from wounds that can lead to infection. However, this should not deter a diabetic from getting inked. But, before having one, you should be sure that your diabetes is in … [Read more...] about Where Should People with Diabetes Get Inked?

Is the DMP app right for you?

The Diabetes Management Platform (or DMP) app is a platform that provides people with diabetes access to a variety of information related to diabetes management. This app also allows its users to join specific social groups according to their needs and interests, as well as read articles and chat … [Read more...] about Is the DMP app right for you?

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What happens if a person with type 1 diabetes gets COVID-19?

COVID-19 has been controlling our lives since March of 2020. Over 1.3 million people worldwide are now dead from this virus.  Many advisories have stated that people with type 1 diabetes and the elderly are both at high risks should they get COVID-19.  It is therefore not surprising that … [Read more...] about What happens if a person with type 1 diabetes gets COVID-19?

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COVID-19, School, and Type 1 diabetes. What you need to know.

Heading back to school with diabetes can be a source of anxiety for many parents. Sending your child with type 1 diabetes back to school in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused many parents even greater distress. School districts in North America are clamoring to find a solution to … [Read more...] about COVID-19, School, and Type 1 diabetes. What you need to know.

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