Introduction Tomato and basil are a well-known Mediterranean combination that brings a richness of flavor. To enhance the pizza with Mediterranean notes, we recommend cherry tomatoes and basil–pistachio pesto....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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 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...
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 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...
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...
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. It happened a year...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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