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
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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™
What’s new with the Eversense E3
Senseonics announced the FDA approval of their latest continuous glucose monitoring system the Eversense E3. Eversense is the only continuous glucose monitor on the market that is implanted by your physician under your skin. Earlier versions had to be replaced after 90 days, but the new Eversense E3 … [Read more...] about What’s new with the Eversense E3
What you need to know about the Omnipod® 5
Insulet has announced the FDA approval of their new Omnipod® 5 insulin delivery system for use in people with type 1 diabetes who are six-years-old and older. With this device, Insulet will join Tandem and Medtronic in offering an Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) system. The Omnipod® 5 is the … [Read more...] about What you need to know about the Omnipod® 5
Type 1 diabetes and Suicide
September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day 🎗. With the constant pressure of blood sugar levels, insulin, and expenses, it isn't surprising that there seems to be a correlation between type 1 diabetes and suicide. Compared with the general population, studies in Britain, the US, Canada, … [Read more...] about Type 1 diabetes and Suicide
