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…
Living with type 1 diabetes ain’t necessarily mean bidding sports adieu. Right sports medicine coupled with an optimal exercise plan lets diabetics partake in physical activities. Learning the balance game between insulin, nutrition intake, workouts, and blood sugar control is of utmost concern for maintaining steady sugar levels during sports. In this blog post, we…
Previously Published on Healio.com – Insulin-treated adults with diabetes selected by clinicians for real-time continuous glucose monitoring saw a 0.4 percentage point reduction in HbA1c and fewer ED visits for hypoglycemia during 1 year of follow-up compared with nonusers. Read on to find out how a real-time CGM lowers HbA1c. “Our real-world study found that in…
Insulin pumps are a great way to keep your diabetes/blood sugar in check while the added (CGM) continuous glucose monitor systems to certain pumps are a life saving solution for diabetes treatments. What insulin pump do you use for your diabetes treatment? Comment below and share what insulin pump or therapy you use!
At the time of this post the Minimed 670g (artificial pancreas) came out about a week ago. The 670g is the first hybrid closed loop system ever. The new Minimed 670g insulin pump is now being shipped out to patients. The system uses SmartGuard HCL which is the most advanced algorithm to date. I currently…
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…