CWD News
IDF 2025: Global Perspectives on Diabetes
Another month, another international conference for the CWD Team this spring. After spending a week in Amsterdam for ATTD, the team visited Bangkok, Thailand, for the International Diabetes Federation conference. This conference happens every three years and tends to cover broader topics in diabetes than ATTD. On the first day of the conference, Dr. Chantal […]
A Conference of Technology and Research
The CWD Team had the opportunity to attend the Advanced in Technologies and Treatments in Diabetes (ATTD) conference again this year, and it did not disappoint. Here are some of the important updates for the T1D community, many of which were presented in the ATTD Yearbook session. Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) System Improvements AID systems […]
Tulips, Tech, and T1D: Highlights from ATTD 2025
Goedendag from the Children with Diabetes team! We’ve just returned from the 18th International Conference on Advanced Technologies and Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD) in Amsterdam. At ATTD, we surrounded ourselves with innovation, novelties, and advancements in diabetes treatment and technology. We discovered the latest in worldwide research, devices, and new developments in the diabetes field. […]
Managing Menopause with T1D
Hormonal changes are common throughout the lifespan. Puberty is typically humans’ first major hormonal shift in early adolescence. This shift causes all kinds of changes, which impact diabetes management quite significantly. Another very common hormonal shift is menopause, which occurs in people with a uterus. And, of course, menopause is affected by and affects diabetes […]
Diabetes Travel Hacks: Smart Tips for Stress-Free Journeys
Traveling with diabetes requires some preparation but shouldn’t stop anyone from enjoying what they want to experience. Whether you’re a road tripper or a jet setter, these travel hacks may help make travel a little easier. Time Zones When traveling across time zones, it’s not always as simple as updating the time on your insulin […]
Manual Mode
This article was originally posted on Feb 23, 2023 For the last five weeks, I have been doing multiple daily injections (MDI). This was the longest time that I have ever been on MDI in my life. After years of twice-daily split-mixed injections with regimented routines of breakfast – snack – lunch – snack – […]
CWD Takes on the Disneyland Half Marathon
Just two short weeks from those cold Florida mornings cheering on TeamCWD runners for the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, the CWD staff were boarding planes to Anaheim, California for the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend! With around 50 runners representing TeamCWD, we were so excited for another great weekend of cheering on our runners! On […]
Diabetes Emergencies Unpacked- A Practical Guide to Glucagon, Ketones, and More
Although everyone has high and low blood sugars on occasion, some levels can be dangerous when you live with diabetes. Here are some of the common scenarios people with diabetes and their caregivers should know about. Severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) Most lows are easily treated by the person with diabetes, but depending on the […]
Sugar, Spice and Diabetes Talk That’s Nice
Everyone has an opinion about diabetes. They also love to share their opinions with people who live with diabetes. Between the questions we get from family, friends, random people, and our healthcare team, it can be exhausting feeling the weight of stigma. So, if you love someone with diabetes, or care for people living with […]
Uniting Volunteer Superheroes: The 2025 CWD Team Leader Retreat
Imagine a weekend where the brightest minds in volunteer leadership come together to exchange ideas and recharge their diabetes fuel tanks. The 2025 CWD Volunteer Team Leader Retreat Weekend in Orlando, Florida brought together 50 of the most dedicated and innovative volunteer team leaders, creating a dynamic environment of collaboration, inspiration, and growth. Over two […]
