The Benefit of CGMs and Insulin Pumps, How To Best Cover The Cost
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The Benefit of CGMs and Insulin Pumps, How To Best Cover The Cost

To live a life without worry is priceless. Unfortunately, the reality is life all too often is rife with worry and there is a price put on both. This can be especially true for those living with diabetes. The label comes with assumed hindrances, sacrifices, and inflated cost. CGMs and insulin pumps can be very…

How To Improve Insulin Sensitivity with Exercise

How to Improve Insulin Sensitivity with Exercise

Listen up. Since you’re here, you probably want to know how to improve your insulin sensitivity with exercise. Maybe your doc’s been on your case, or you’ve been feeling off lately. I get it. Insulin sensitivity’s a big deal. Its not just about dodging diabetes – it’s about feeling good, having energy, and living your…

How to Improve Insulin Sensitivity - Natural Methods and Dietary Strategies
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How to Improve Insulin Sensitivity: Natural Methods and Dietary Strategies

Are you aware that, to the tune of 34 million Americans are suffering from diabetes, as disclosed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; isn’t it? And somewhat close to 88 million adults in the U.S. are found to have pre-diabetes due to certain circumstances on health, correct? The silver lining here is there…

Beta Bionics Announces FDA Clearance of the iLet Bionic Pancreas

Beta Bionics Announces FDA Clearance of the iLet Bionic Pancreas

Previously Published on NewsWire.com — Beta Bionics, Inc. — a medical technology company focused on diabetes — announces FDA 510(k) clearance and the commercial launch of the iLet Bionic Pancreas. The iLet is the first and only automated insulin-delivery system that does not require carb counting and fully automates 100% of all user insulin doses – which means…

Novo Nordisk Offers Free Insulin Program for Low-Income Diabetics
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Novo Nordisk Offers Free Insulin Program for Low-Income Diabetics

Previously Published on TheStarPress.com — A program through Novo Nordisk now allows low-income and uninsured diabetics to receive insulin for free or at a low cost. In the 1980s, Jerry Henkle’s father noticed that he was drinking more water than usual, which led them to suspect diabetes. They went to the doctor for an A1C test, which rates…

The iLet Bionic Pancreas, No Need to Count Carbs

The iLet Bionic Pancreas, No Need to Count Carbs

Previously Published on diaTribe.org – Impressive results from a trial for an up-and-coming artificial pancreas showed that users spent an average of 2.6 more hours in range each day compared to non-users – all without counting carbs. Here’s what trial participants are saying about the new system, The iLet Bionic Pancreas. What is the iLet Bionic Pancreas?…

Should You Take Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes?
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Should You Take Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes?

Previously Published on HealthCentral – IF YOU’VE JUST been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, or you’ve been living with it for a while, your doctor has likely given you a prescription for insulin—and you’re likely a little less than thrilled at the prospect of being on this medication for the rest of your life. But what…