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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 […]
A Guide to Sharps Disposal with Diabetes
Managing diabetes involves a range of tools, many of which are sharp. Despite the complexity of our routines, it is crucial to dispose of used household sharps—such as used needles, syringes, lancets, and other sharps—safely. While it might seem challenging, there are straightforward methods to ensure safe disposal and prevent injury to you and others. […]
Challenging the Notion of Adherence in Diabetes Care
What does adherence even mean when it comes to diabetes? Even when I do everything “correctly” that I am supposed to do to manage my blood sugars, the results are inconsistent. The number of variables affecting glucose levels is immeasurable, and we learn about new ones daily. How could someone ever be labeled as “adherent” […]
Inside the Diabetes Healthcare Team
Ideally, the healthcare team you see for your diabetes care would consist of many different providers.1 This is not always the case, but if you can find a center with a multidisciplinary team, studies show that people with diabetes have better health outcomes and fewer complications when they see a team utilizing the chronic care […]
Hello, Stelo!
Last week, the Children with Diabetes team packed our bags and headed to New York City to attend a launch party for Dexcom’s newest glucose biosensor, Stelo. During the event, we learned more about this revolutionary over-the-counter sensor that will allow individuals to track glucose. Stelo users will learn more about how lifestyle choices, including […]
From Prevention to Treatment: Kidney Health in T1D
Although some of us living with type 1 diabetes are fortunate to avoid some of the major complications that diabetes can cause, many people with diabetes experience complications in their lifetime. According to a 2023 article in The Lancet, 30-40% of people living with type 1 diabetes will end up with chronic kidney disease (CKD)1 […]
Highlights from ADCES 2024: New Orleans Edition
Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler, friends! The Children with Diabetes team had the opportunity to attend the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (ADCES) Annual Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, and we can’t wait to share some of our highlights from the event with you. This year’s annual conference was held at the Ernest […]
The iLet: 6 Months Later
After sampling multiple AID systems last year, I decided to choose the iLet as my method of diabetes management for the time being. There are a few reasons, and I think it could be helpful to share them to better inform people with diabetes about the pros and cons of the system. Nothing is perfect, […]
The Relationship Between Diabetes and Sleep
I’m sure most of us over 30 feel we always need more sleep and cannot catch up on the missing zzz’s. My friends with diabetes and I talk a lot about the “diabetes hangover” that can occur after a night of highs or lows due to missed sleep. The role that diabetes plays in sleep […]
Diabetes Life Lessons
After a wonderful, busy week at Friends for Life Orlando, I can’t help but reflect on the lessons that living with diabetes for the last 34 years has taught me. Many families and adults living with T1D shared their versions of the lessons living with diabetes has taught them, hoping to ease the burden of […]
