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.
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)...
Earlier this month, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Scientific Sessions took place in Chicago, bringing another wave of updates in automated insulin delivery (AID). As expected, most major manufacturers used...
The leading medical journal The Lancet has published a study containing alarming findings: more than 800 million adults worldwide are living with diabetes, and more than half of them...
This year’s ATTD 2026 conference was held in Barcelona, Spain, from March 11 to 14, 2026. The conference focused on technological advances in diabetes care, with a strong emphasis...
“Blood pressure 140/75, pulse 83 beats per minute, normal ECG, and oxygen saturation at 95 percent. I do not suffer from claustrophobia, I have not had any acute inflammations,...
Chronic complications of diabetes are most often discussed in the context of physical manifestations. These primarily include blindness, kidney problems, nerve damage, cardiovascular disease, and other “physical” complications. Just...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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