After 40 years with type 1 diabetes, the body gradually shows signs of change. Most people are aware that damage occurs to both small and large blood vessels. Over...
Diabetes symptoms develop as a result of chronically elevated blood glucose levels. The most common symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, increased appetite, and blurred vision. They may...
At this year’s EASD conference, one of the most interesting topics was the future of type 1 diabetes treatment. The spotlight was on GLP-1 receptor agonists and GIP-based therapies....
I am 59 years old, and I have been living with diabetes since I was 18. I am used to check-ups, glucose monitoring, and insulin. But what comes with...
Ketone bodies in people with type 1 diabetes often cause concern because they are associated with diabetic ketoacidosis — a severe and potentially life-threatening condition. However, what is less...
Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD) is a congress that every year brings new developments in diabetes technology and care. This year, it was held in Barcelona. It...
In living with diabetes, careful and consistent self-management is crucial for successful disease control. But what happens when behaviors that are essential for preserving health conflict with a person’s...
“Welcome, dear freshmen! Over the next five years, you will experience unforgettable moments that you will always look back on with joy!” Sentences like these truly sound promising. Ah,...
Hello, dear people, from Sabina and her family 😊 Our first "sweet" birthday is now behind us, as well as the first year of our "sweet" life with our...
Chronic complications of diabetes are most often discussed in the context of physical manifestations. These primarily include blindness, kidney problems, nerve damage, cardiovascular disease, and other “physical” complications. Just...
Nearly half of people living with diabetes experience problems with dry skin. In individuals with impaired glycemic regulation, the body draws fluid out of cells in order to produce...
What is diabetic foot? Dr. Ana Lamza, MD, specialist in general and vascular surgery, emphasizes: “Diabetic foot is the leading cause of amputations worldwide!” Diabetic foot refers to various...
TIR – time in range TIR measures the percentage of time during the day when glucose levels are within the target range. Current guidelines define this range as between...
You can read the beginning of Boštjan’s adventure in the first part, then get ready for the adrenaline-filled sequel The Corridor of Death, and here we are at the...
Find the first part of the Mont Blanc travelogue here. After getting off the train, we walked the first part of the route through what is known as the...
Previous research has shown significant differences in glycemic control between women and men living with diabetes. At the ATTD conference, lectures dedicated to the challenges women face in everyday...
Aidex is a small continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensor that lasts 14 days. There is also an Aidex Lite version on the market that lasts 10 days. Aidex sensors...
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease, and the pathophysiology of the disease itself is not fully understood. It is known that there must be a genetic predisposition and...
Type 2 diabetes causes numerous health complications. And everyone who develops type 2 diabetes actually has a metabolic condition—often years before diagnosis—called insulin resistance. What is insulin resistance? In...
Recently, I had an incredible opportunity to visit the Microtech insulin pump and sensor factory in China. I must admit, China amazed me with its remarkable technological progress, but...
Unlike the well-established causal relationship between excess body weight and type 2 diabetes, obesity is rarely associated with type 1 diabetes. However, epidemiological data refute the former belief that...
One of the common topics in the psychosocial adjustment to diabetes is empowerment and reducing the feeling of being “different from others” among people with diabetes, especially children and...
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system destroys the pancreatic beta cells – the cells responsible for insulin production. Without them, the body cannot...
The goal of diabetes treatment is to prevent and/or delay the onset or progression of micro- and macrovascular complications. Among macrovascular complications are peripheral artery disease (PAD), coronary artery...
In this text, I will share my several-month experiences with various doses of corticosteroids, how I brought my blood sugar under control, and what helped me the most and...
Graduation and Our Story. For many students, it's a moment full of anticipation, tension, and stress, but for the mother of two sons with diabetes, this period was something...
My diabetology check-up is coming up. It’s not that I’m scared, but I think most of us “sweet ones” would gladly skip that part of the week. Still, the...
From September 15 to 19, 2025, I had the opportunity to attend the EASD Conference in Vienna, one of the world’s largest gatherings dedicated to diabetes. The location itself...
The 61st Annual Congress of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes has just concluded in Vienna – the largest European congress dedicated to diabetes. A wide range...
Type 1 Diabetes Has Never Been Just a Number on a Glucometer. Diabetes is a condition that tests your physical endurance—but even more, your mental strength. While the numbers...
Fresh fruit is a food group that entices with its colors and flavors. It represents a recommended source of sugar in the diet because of its favorable nutritional composition...
Diabetes is a chronic disease that often leads to permanent complications, primarily affecting blood vessels and nerves. These changes significantly increase the risk of one of the most severe...
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