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The era of continuous glucose monitoring has put a spotlight on the many fluctuations that a person with diabetes (PWD) has in a day, and even in an hour sometimes. With access to this data, it is understandable why PWD are looking to make the hills in their blood sugar roller coasters less steep. One way to help decrease the dreaded post-meal spike is to do what we can to match insulin to the food we’re eating. It’s not just about the pre-bolus; it is also about the types of food consumed and how quickly or slowly foods absorb in […]

Reducing our impact on the environment is important, but having diabetes means we generate some medical waste. We celebrate increased access to diabetes technology, but the amount of plastic and packaging waste as a result also increases dramatically. Creating medical devices that are safe for disposal, easy to use, and don’t generate a lot of waste can be challenging. As a person with diabetes, I think about this every time I dispose of my infusion sets, cartridges, and CGMs, which all have plastic that cannot be recycled without the complicated use of tools to remove the biohazard and sharps waste. […]

Healthcare in the United States is something that has been a hot topic in the news in recent years. We have a unique system and when compared to other high-income countries, we spend more money, but we have a lower life expectancy.1 Diabetes is one of the most expensive conditions in the United States.  Here are some of the stats:2 Costing the US $237 billion in 2017 1 in 4 dollars spent in healthcare in U.S. are for diabetes Person with diabetes on average costs $16,752 each year In a study from January 2020, researchers looked at the estimated lifetime […]

Fasting is the practice of not eating or drinking for an extended period of time. This week marks the beginning of Ramadan, and with it comes challenges for people with diabetes who want to participate in the fasting tradition. Although people with diabetes are exempt from the fasting portion of Ramadan, many desire to follow it, and CWD is here to offer tips on fasting safely with type 1 diabetes. We also encourage you to seek guidance from your healthcare provider. Benefits of Intermittent Fasting:1-2 Flipping the “metabolic switch” Preserve more lean muscle mass Optimizing body functions Weight loss Improvement […]