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Davor Skeledžija

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.

How Alpha-Lipoic Acid Reduced My Leg and Foot Symptoms

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...

I visited the Microtech factory of new sensors and pumps

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...

From Fearing Carbs to Consuming a Kilo of Sugar in One Race

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Nebojsa Nikolic, I am 47 years old and I am from Croatia. When I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in...

Beta-Cell Transplantation - News in Type 1 Diabetes Treatment from ATTD 2025

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...

Expert’s Insight: Peripheral Vascular Rehabilitation with CO₂

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...

Corticosteroids and Managing Diabetes: My Personal Journey

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...

Mom - The Chaos Coordinator: A Story About Graduation and the Dexcom ONE+ Sensor

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...

New Libre Study and Hypoglycemia - news from Amsterdam

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...

Empowering Women and Medtronic Minimed 780G

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...

Flavors of Autumn and Stable Blood Sugar

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...

What Did Abbott Present at the Vienna Conference?

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...

The Importance of Changing Insulin Injection Sites in Diabetes

People living with diabetes who depend on insulin quickly learn which things truly matter — such as changing injection sites or correctly placing infusion sets. Of course, this assumes...

Marija (76) has been using a glucose sensor and app for a year – and feels free again.

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...

EASD Vienna: How Medtronic Is Redefining Diabetes Technology for the Future

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...

Trying Out the New Syai TAG Sensor: My Review

I had the opportunity to test the SYAI Tag sensor. As a new player on the CGM market, I was really excited to see what it could offer compared...

My Takeaways from the EASD 2025 Congress in Vienna

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...

Why Green Cola May Be a Healthier Option for People with Diabetes

If you are one of those who drink nothing but water, just keep it that way and feel free to skip this text. 😊 For everyone else: Green Cola...

EASD Vienna: New Drugs Ozempic and Mounjaro for Type 1 Diabetes?

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...

Continuous Glucose Monitoring with Apwell Anytime

Sensor technology has finally become the standard among people with diabetes who use insulin. All sensors share the same basic function – continuous glucose monitoring instead of just a...

Check-ups with Your Diabetologist – Why They Matter to YOU

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....

Insulin Levemir to Be Withdrawn by the End of 2026

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....

How (Dis)Organized Time Sabotages Your Diabetes

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...

Challenges in the Nutrition of People with Diabetes

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...

Hyperbaric Chamber and Treatment of Diabetes Complications – Focus on Wounds and Diabetic Foot

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...

Omega-3 Fatty Acids – An Ally for People with Diabetes!

Omega-3 fatty acids are often called the “good fats,” and their importance for heart and brain health is already well known. However, a growing body of research confirms their...

First Experience – The New Roche Sensor!

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...

Dietary Supplements – Support in Diabetes Management and Complication Prevention

Elevated blood glucose levels gradually damage blood vessels and nerves and can lead to numerous complications. Keeping glucose within the normal range is based on proper nutrition, regular physical...

Omnipod 5 Now Compatible with FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus in Australia: A New Era of Choice in Diabetes Care

Great news for people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in Australia — Omnipod® 5 is now officially compatible with the FreeStyle Libre® 2 Plus sensor. This long-awaited integration...

Peripheral Neuropathy in Summer: How to Protect Your Feet

Summer brings sunshine, movement, and lighter clothing — but also certain challenges for people living with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. High temperatures, increased activity, and reduced sensation in the feet...

Diabetes: Why Is It Important to Set Boundaries?

Managing diabetes is a personal journey. It's wonderful to have people who support you in getting your medications or who are there to listen when you need to express...

Diabetic Neuropathy: From Pain to Feeling

Diabetic neuropathy doesn’t have to be a barrier to an active and fulfilling life. This common complication of diabetes, which affects the nervous system, can now be effectively managed...

The New OFFICIAL Libre App is Coming!

Believe it or not, in some countries the official LibreLink app was the most popular medical app for a period of time! It was only a matter of time...

Diabetes grounded him, but technology gave him wings!

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...

How to Calculate the Insulin Dose for Proteins and Fats

People with diabetes who use insulin with every meal are already well aware of the importance of counting or estimating carbohydrates to calculate their insulin doses. However, some may...

Once again, a child with diabetes faces discrimination in kindergarten!

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. We are sharing this...

Major News from ADA 2025: Official Libre Support for Smartwatches Announced

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...

6 Things Everyone Should Know About CGM

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,...

A Super-Smart Pill Instead of a Needle?!

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...

IDF Bangkok – Young Diabetes Leaders from Around the World!

Young Diabetes Leaders from IDF Are Not Just the Future – They Are the Power of the Present, Boldly Shaping the Change We Wish to See in the World....

Why Don’t All Diabetics Simply Transplant a Pancreas?

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...

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