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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...

Everyone with Type 2 Diabetes Has Insulin Resistance

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...

The Association Between Type 1 Diabetes and Obesity – an Increasingly Common Phenomenon

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...

Personal story – a nurse with diabetes

My name is Ivana. I am from the beautiful country of Croatia, I am 23 years old and I work as a nurse. I am currently completing the fourth...

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...

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...

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...

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...

From Fearing Carbs to Consuming a Kilo of Sugar in One Race

.Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Nebojsa Nikolic, I am 47 years old and I am from Croatia. When I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Continuous Glucose Monitoring with Apwell Anytime

Sensor technology has finally become the standard among people with diabetes who use insulin. All sensors share the same basic function – continuous glucose monitoring instead of just a...

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....

How (Dis)Organized Time Sabotages Your Diabetes

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...

Omega-3 Fatty Acids – An Ally for People with Diabetes!

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...

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...

Diabetes grounded him, but technology gave him wings!

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...

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...

Testing the New iCan Sensor – My Honest Thoughts

After living with diabetes for several decades, it’s exciting to try out new technology that helps us better understand what’s happening with our blood sugar at any given moment....

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...

IDF Bangkok – Young Diabetes Leaders from Around the World!

Young Diabetes Leaders from IDF Are Not Just the Future – They Are the Power of the Present, Boldly Shaping the Change We Wish to See in the World....

Dawn phenomenon and high blood sugar - what and how

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...

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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