patient story

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.

CGM Opened My Eyes: I Thought My Diabetes Was Under Control, But My Blood Sugar Was All Over the Place

For years, Jasna believed her diabetes was well controlled. Her HbA1c was always good, and fingerstick tests rarely raised any concerns. Then she tried a continuous glucose monitor (CGM)...

Diabetes, Dialysis, and the Gift of Life: My Struggle and Triumph

After 40 years with type 1 diabetes, the body gradually shows signs of change. Most people are aware that damage occurs to both small and large blood vessels. Over...

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...

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