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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.

We Tested Inhaled Insulin – Afrezza!

Tara and I met in our favorite pastry shop to test an ultra-rapid insulin that you inhale. With what? Ice cream and chestnut cakes, of course. 😊 Interestingly, neither...
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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...
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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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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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Beta-Cell Transplantation - News in Type 1 Diabetes Treatment from ATTD 2025

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system destroys the pancreatic beta cells – the cells responsible for insulin production. Without them, the body cannot...
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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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Corticosteroids and Managing Diabetes: My Personal Journey

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...
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Empowering Women and Medtronic Minimed 780G

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...
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The Importance of Changing Insulin Injection Sites in Diabetes

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...
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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: New Drugs Ozempic and Mounjaro for Type 1 Diabetes?

The 61st Annual Congress of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes has just concluded in Vienna – the largest European congress dedicated to diabetes. A wide range...
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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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How to Calculate the Insulin Dose for Proteins and Fats

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...
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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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Kidneys – Can They Be Saved or Is Dialysis Inevitable

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...
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7 Ways to Reduce Blood Sugar Spikes After Meals

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...
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Welcome to our blog for people with diabetes! The quality of this space is a reflection of the passion and expertise of our authors and their work. We invite you to explore our authors, topics, and articles—each thoughtfully created to inform and inspire. If you’re a positive person with a cheerful spirit who wishes to share your insights and make a lasting impact, please reach out. We’d love to hear from you! You can find our authors at the top of the page, in the "Authors" section.
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