CWD News
Bolusing for Fat and Protein
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 […]
The Relationship Between COVID-19 and Type 1 Diabetes
There have been many big questions about how the Sars-CoV-2 virus relates to diabetes, especially for our CWD community. Now that we are 18 months into the pandemic, we have more answers to help you navigate the COVID-19 era. Q: Are adults with type 1 diabetes at an increased risk for severe illness if they […]
Closed Loop Experiences
Closed loop insulin delivery systems are becoming more accessible to people living with diabetes (PWD). They come in different forms, but have a few key pieces in common: an insulin delivery method (usually a pump), a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), and a software algorithm that uses the data from the CGM to drive insulin delivery. […]
Reducing Diabetes Waste
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 […]
When Infusion Sets Go Bad
If you wear an insulin pump, you were probably told, “When in doubt, change it out.” That means that if your blood sugar is high for a seemingly inexplicable reason, it’s likely the infusion set not working properly. Some researchers are trying to create infusion sets that last longer in the body, and others are […]
100 Years of Us
About the Campaign 100 Years – 100 Days – $100,000 August 6, 2021 – November 14, 2021 This year, 2021, marks a significant anniversary for the world and the insulin-dependent community; It has been 100 years since the discovery of insulin. 100 Years of Us 100 Years of Us is CWD’s Fall 2021 Campaign to […]
CGM Data Standardization
People with diabetes are often turning to continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) to help improve their diabetes management. The technology has improved dramatically since the first CGM was on the market in the early 2000’s and has been proven in studies repeatedly to help improve glycemic control for people with diabetes.1,2 When the first commonly used […]
Who Decides Your Healthcare?
Since diabetes is such an individualized experience, it’s important for the people living with diabetes to be involved in making the choices for their diabetes self-management. One of the benefits of having the healthcare system that we have in the United States is having options to choose from with regards to healthcare. But who actually […]
Assessing Heart Health Risk for People with Type 1 Diabetes
Written and clinically reviewed by Marissa Town, RN, BSN, CDCES According to the World Health Organization, heart disease is the number one cause of death worldwide.1 It’s also the number one cause of death in the United States.2 Fortunately, there are many options for reducing risk for heart disease. Similarly to treating diabetes, heart disease prevention […]
Getting to the Bottom of FMTs
Written and clinically reviewed by Marissa Town, RN, BSN, CDCES Everyone poops, but talking about it is usually taboo. (Tab-poo?) But what if we can use poop to alter the microbiome in the intestines and help alleviate symptoms of a variety of illnesses? Could you wipe away the thoughts about the gross factor in order to […]
