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
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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
What you should know about ketones
Ketones (pronounced key-tones) are produced by the liver. They occur when the body breaks down fat for energy instead of getting energy from the carbohydrates found in your diet. If your diet does not contain enough carbohydrates to supply the body with sugar(glucose) for energy or if your body … [Read more...] about What you should know about ketones
7 Easy Tips to reduce your A1c
The glycated hemoglobin A1c (hbA1c) or A1c as it is known in the diabetes community, is a measure of how much glucose has “stuck” to the red blood cells over the course of 2-3 months. Hemoglobin is a protein found in your red blood cells. It gives our blood its red colour and carries … [Read more...] about 7 Easy Tips to reduce your A1c
12 Important Features of the Tandem® t:slim X2™
The t:slim X2 insulin pump is manufactured by Tandem Diabetes Care. It is currently rated for use in individuals over the age of 6. It is not recommended for individuals who require less than 10 units of insulin per day or who weigh less than 55 pounds (25kg). Here are twelve of the key features … [Read more...] about 12 Important Features of the Tandem® t:slim X2™
