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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.

I’m allergic to insulin — the one thing I can’t live without. What now?

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...
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How to Prevent Cataracts and Protect Your Vision

Cataracts are a condition that causes blurred vision due to the buildup of proteins on the lens of the eye. If left untreated, cataracts can lead to progressive vision...
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Advantages of the NovoPen Echo Plus Smart Pen and the LibreLink App

What is the NovoPen Echo Plus smart pen? NovoPen¹ Echo Plus is an advanced, reusable insulin pen that allows dosing from 0.5 to 30 units. This new generation comes...
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We present to you the 2sweet4me patches

From diabetics for diabetics – my name is Ana, and I have been living with type 1 diabetes for more than 28 years. I am also a mother of...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Marija (76) has been using a glucose sensor and app for a year – and feels free again.

Marija (76) Has Been Using a Glucose Sensor for a Year — and Feels Free Again For more than two decades, Marija Radošević has been living with type 2...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Diabetes and Frozen Shoulder – What and How?

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...
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Latest update: integration of the insulin pump with both glucose and ketone sensors!

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...
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Medtronic: Big and good changes for people with diabetes!

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...
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