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Blood Sugar Control in Sunshine or Under Clouds

What is diabetes? How do you get it? And what does it actually mean? Am I the only one in this new world? Will my life change, or can...
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Top Dancer and Dance Judge Has Type 1 Diabetes! Interview - Marko Ciboci

Top Dancer and Dance Judge Has Type 1 Diabetes! Interview

Marko Ciboci (Instagram) is a professional dancer, choreographer, teacher, and model. He was also the President of the European Dance Council! In Croatia and the region, he is best...
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From Shock to Success: Darko’s 30-Year Fight With Type 1 Diabetes

Darko Velhes is one of the most influential long-standing figures in the local diabetes community, known for years of continuous field engagement rather than symbolic involvement. Today, he is...
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What CGM Has Taught Us About TIR and HbA1c

TIR – time in range TIR measures the percentage of time during the day when glucose levels are within the target range. Current guidelines define this range as between...
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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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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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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...
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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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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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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...
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Why Don’t All Diabetics Simply Transplant a Pancreas?

Someone who is not well-acquainted with diabetes and its treatment might think that pancreas transplantation is a simple and definitive solution. If the problem is a pancreas that does...
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Why Should You Eat "Bad" Fruit?

We Know That Fruit is Generally Very Healthy Fruit is packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber, making it an excellent choice for overall health. If you know anything...
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Conversation with Two Sisters on the Medtronic Minimed 780G Insulin Pump

In Zadar, a city full of sunshine and history, live two incredible sisters who are a true example of strength, love, and unity. One has dedicated her life to...
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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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