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...
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...
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...
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...
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 for a Year — and Feels Free Again For more than two decades, Marija Radošević has been living with type 2...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Does your blood sugar rise every morning for no apparent reason? You might be experiencing the “dawn phenomenon.” While frustrating, this occurrence is common, and this article will provide...
Many people with diabetes – even those using the latest technology – struggle with high blood sugar after eating. We’ve all been there: it’s been a long, demanding day...
Warning about a sensitive topic: For some individuals, overeating during low blood sugar episodes can lead to other eating disorders, including bulimia, unhealthy calorie restriction, and insulin omission. If...
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