Miscellaneous

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.

Why Is It Important to Carry a Diabetes Certificate When Traveling?

Every now and then, new people with diabetes show up on social media with a very similar question: I’m traveling soon, do I need a certificate confirming that I...

My Diabetes Story

I was asked to share my experience with diabetes, and I hope it helps someone walking a similar path. Diagnosis I was 34 or 35 years old when, one...

Diabetes on Social Media

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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