Well it’s the first day of spring so I’d like to wish a Happy and Healthy Spring to all. The new season is just a reminder for us diabetics to check your blood sugar and exercise. Monitoring your sugars daily will keep your diabetes in check. Also keep in mind, it’s the most effective way to feel good and stay healthy long term.
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Today Medtronic announced it has received FDA breakthrough device designation for its (PLC) personalized closed loop insulin pump system. It is currently in the development stage. The technology is designed to automate insulin delivery in real-time while personalized and adapts to the user. The system will also provide insights and predictive diagnostics unique to the individual, the goal…
The Artificial Pancreas is a smart idea and does show promise in controlling blood sugars for type 1 diabetics who are currently using insulin pumps. The system uses a modified iPhone connected to a glucose monitor and pumps that deliver the insulin and glucagon. It mimics the natural release of daily insulin and eliminates injections….
Just reminding all the diabetics out there to check your blood sugar today. Especially if you don’t have a (CGM) continuous glucose monitor or are a type 2 diabetic. It is never a bad idea to check blood sugar today! When I checked my blood sugar this morning it was 85 mg/dl which I was…
If you are recently new to diabetes then you’ve probably been wondering why your blood sugar levels are high when you wake up in the morning. Dawn Phenomenon! One of the main reasons for elevated glucose levels in the AM is from something called the Dawn Phenomenon. This happens when you are sleeping. Usually during sound…
This post includes quick and easy resistance exercises using a strength band that will help diabetes management. I always feel better when I get my blood flowing in the morning with a little movement. In the mornings, I wake up feeling dead, so morning movement is a requirement for me. The benefits of movement early…
With a keto and other types of low-carb diets becoming increasingly popular, more people start talking about ketones. But what do we have in mind when talking about ketones diabetes? If you or someone you know has diabetes type 1, you might find this text useful. In recent years, there’s a great expansion of high-fat…