Editor of the portal diabetesABS.com.
Long-time volunteer of the Big for Little with Diabetes Association. Former president of the Zagreb Diabetes Association.
Former member of the executive board of the Croatian Federation of Diabetes Associations, and the HZZO Commission for General and Medical-Technical Aids.
Marko Ciboci (Instagram) is a professional dancer, choreographer, teacher, and model. He was also the President of the European Dance Council! In Croatia and the region, he is best...
Darko Velhes is one of the most influential long-standing figures in the local diabetes community, known for years of continuous field engagement rather than symbolic involvement. Today, he is...
Ira, an 18-year-old girl from Croatia, lives with something you wouldn’t wish on your worst enemy — an insulin allergy. In fact, she is allergic to a preservative that...
Tara and I met in our favorite pastry shop to test an ultra-rapid insulin that you inhale. With what? Ice cream and chestnut cakes, of course. 😊 Interestingly, neither...
Although I’ve had diabetes for over 30 years, fortunately I don’t have any serious complications. My eyes are fine, my “frozen shoulder” is gone, but recently I started feeling...
Someone came up with an interesting idea to try and present to us Westerners the notion that China is no longer a technologically backward country — and to do...
At the recent ATTD 2025 conference in Amsterdam, new data was presented confirming the high quality of the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system. One of the most...
One of the significant advantages of the Medtronic Minimed 780G system is its ability to adapt to hormonal changes in women, especially during the menstrual cycle. Hormonal fluctuations during...
Anyone who cares about themselves and their diabetes should know what the market leader in continuous glucose monitoring is up to. As we know, FreeStyle Libre 2 is a...
For more than two decades, Marija has been living with type 2 diabetes in the small village in Croatia. She’s overjoyed that, for the past year, she’s been receiving...
Some time ago, top tennis player Alexander Zverev, who lives with Type 1 Diabetes, was reprimanded for taking his insulin injection on court. Officials told him he could only...
Life with type 1 diabetes isn’t easy. Every day we count carbohydrates, monitor insulin, track glucose… But there’s another crucial part of self-care – regular check-ups with your diabetologist....
According to the DiaTribe website, pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has officially announced that by the end of 2026 it will discontinue the production and sale of Levemir (detemir) insulin....
Interestingly, Roche has for years been sending clear signals in various ways that they are well aware of how important sensors are – and now they have delivered an...
Leon isn’t an ordinary man. Once, in Montenegro, he was an exceptionally talented instructor at the best fighter pilot school, affectionately nicknamed Top Gun 🙂 There, he taught young...
This unfortunate incident occurred when a kindergarten child with diabetes was supposed to go on an organized summer trip with other children from the preschool. It happened a year...
Who waits – wins! 🎉 That’s the message echoing through the diabetes tech world after an exciting announcement at the American Diabetes Association’s ADA 2025 conference: 📢 Official smartwatch...
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) can significantly improve glucose management – but these devices can also come with their own set of challenges, especially if you have sensitive skin. Fortunately,...
Imagine being able to take a pill instead of daily injections! Thanks to scientists from Australia and Norway, this could soon become a reality. They have developed a smart...
Someone who is not well-acquainted with diabetes and its treatment might think that pancreas transplantation is a simple and definitive solution. If the problem is a pancreas that does...
We Know That Fruit is Generally Very Healthy Fruit is packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber, making it an excellent choice for overall health. If you know anything...
In Zadar, a city full of sunshine and history, live two incredible sisters who are a true example of strength, love, and unity. One has dedicated her life to...
If you’ve never had a frozen shoulder, ask people with diabetes around you—someone has likely experienced this unpleasant condition. There are many definitions of frozen shoulder. For example, some...
This article will be of particular interest to advanced diabetes patients, especially parents of children with diabetes, who are generally better informed than the broader diabetes community. A completely...
Sadly, the Numbers Speak for Themselves According to alarming statistics, one in three individuals with diabetes is at risk of ending up on dialysis. Dialysis is an unpleasant process...
The first explosion happened when we announced that Medtronic and Abbott had reached an agreement to connect Abbott’s Libre 3 sensors with the Medtronic 780G insulin pump. Then you...
Insulet Corporation, a company specializing in the production of tubeless insulin pumps, has announced exciting news about the launch of its revolutionary OmniPod 5 system in five more European...
After a long time and demonstrations of 3D pump models only to selected individuals, the wider public has finally had the opportunity to see and learn what’s new cooking...
The leading manufacturer of insulin pumps and the most renowned sensor producer have officially announced a partnership in the fields of sensors, pumps, and the innovative InPen insulin injection...
From time to time, testimonials appear on social media from individuals experiencing issues with false nocturnal hypoglycemia. To gain a more objective understanding of how frequently people with diabetes...
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