CWD News
DIY Automated Insulin Delivery Systems: iAPS
Now that many commercially available automated insulin delivery (AID) systems are available worldwide, is there still a desire for open-source AID (OS-AID) systems? The short answer is yes, but what does that entail? I interviewed Dr. Rayhan Lal, a dual-trained adult and pediatric endocrinologist at Stanford University and a PWD, to understand what is available. […]
CWD Helps embecta Ring the Nasdaq Closing Bell
The Children with Diabetes team was honored to join our friends at embecta on November 7, 2024, as we kicked off National Diabetes Awareness Month in New York City. embecta’s vision is a life unlimited by diabetes. As a Nasdaq-listed company, embecta was given the opportunity to ring the closing bell at Nasdaq and invited […]
Diabetes & Pickles: Exploring this Sweet and Sour Overlap
November 14th: National Diabetes Day AND National Pickle Day. Is this a coincidence? When I first heard about the idea of celebrating diabetes and pickles on the same day, I couldn’t help but laugh. But the more I thought about it, the more surprising similarities I noticed! So, as we celebrate National Diabetes Day, join […]
GLP-1s for Type 1s
GLP-1 agonists are often called “the miracle drug” for diabetes and weight management. These medications have many benefits, including cardiovascular and renal protection, blood pressure reduction, and improvements in glucose levels. I’ve been taking the GLP-1 + GIP combination medication, tirzepatide, for the last six weeks and have learned a lot. Here are some key […]
Spooktacular Strategies: Celebrating Halloween with Type 1 Diabetes
When I was growing up with diabetes, the available insulins made it very difficult to incorporate sweets into the typical “diabetes diet.” I took two shots a day of NPH and Regular insulins—NPH is considered an intermediate-acting insulin, and Regular is short-acting. NPH comes in a vial, is cloudy, and requires mixing to try and […]
CWD does ISPAD 2024
The International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD) just hosted its annual conference for medical professionals who work in pediatric diabetes in Lisbon, Portugal, and members of the CWD team were lucky to attend. There were over 1800 attendees from all over the world at the meeting, including healthcare professionals, industry partners, and diabetes […]
Engaging in Healthy Dialogue Around CGM for Caregivers and Children
Many newly diagnosed families are getting CGM’s (continuous glucose monitors) either at the start of diabetes or soon after. There are many benefits to starting CGM early, including access to glucose levels and trends and the ability to share and follow data. They can also allow caregivers to see glucose levels when their child with […]
CWD Highlights from AAP
The Children with Diabetes team has just returned from the American Academy of Pediatrics “AAP Experience 2024” and we can’t wait to share with you a recap of our experiences at the largest gathering of Pediatricians in the world. AAP 2024 was held in Orlando, Florida from September 26–30, 2024 at the Orange County Convention […]
The Nutritional Powerhouses of Fall’s Bounty
As the crisp autumn air arrives, so does a bounty of seasonal fruits and vegetables that are not only delicious but also packed with vital nutrients. For people managing diabetes, these seasonal delights can play a role in maintaining stable blood sugars and supporting overall well-being. From fiber-packed pumpkins to antioxidant-rich apples, here are some […]
Types of Diabetes
Diabetes originally referred to a single condition characterized by “sweet urine,” but it has since developed into two main types: type 1 and type 2. Today, we recognize various forms of diabetes. An article in the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine from 2020 emphasizes the significance of understanding your specific type of diabetes. This knowledge […]
