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Discover the Perfect Solution for Opening Your Insulin Pump Battery Door

Discover the Perfect Solution for Opening Your Insulin Pump Battery Door

The other day, I shared what I carry in my diabetes grab bag, which included a nifty little key that opens my insulin pump battery door. Many of you asked where...

Discover the Perfect Solution for Opening Your Insulin Pump Battery Door

The other day, I shared what I carry in my diabetes grab bag, which included a nifty little key that opens my insulin pump battery door. Many of you asked where...

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5 Tips for Stylish and Secure CGM Wear: Keep Your Device Stuck Down with Ease!

5 Tips for Stylish and Secure CGM Wear: Keep Your Device Stuck Down with Ease!

Let's talk about one of those pesky little things we all deal with: keeping our CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor) stuck down. I know the struggle all too well - there's...

5 Tips for Stylish and Secure CGM Wear: Keep Your Device Stuck Down with Ease!

Let's talk about one of those pesky little things we all deal with: keeping our CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor) stuck down. I know the struggle all too well - there's...

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Insulin Pump Recommendations

Insulin Pump Recommendations

As someone who transitioned from insulin injections to insulin pumps after two decades, I understand the importance of finding the right fit for your lifestyle and diabetes management needs. Having...

Insulin Pump Recommendations

As someone who transitioned from insulin injections to insulin pumps after two decades, I understand the importance of finding the right fit for your lifestyle and diabetes management needs. Having...

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Owning Your Diabetes Tech with Confidence

Owning Your Diabetes Tech with Confidence

In a world that sometimes stares, I've learned that my diabetes tech isn't something to hide – it's a badge of strength. It's a reminder, not just to me but...

Owning Your Diabetes Tech with Confidence

In a world that sometimes stares, I've learned that my diabetes tech isn't something to hide – it's a badge of strength. It's a reminder, not just to me but...

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Would you check your blood glucose 288 times a day?

Would you check your blood glucose 288 times a day?

I regularly get messages asking about CGMs, the MiaoMiao and especially being able to see  your blood glucose on your watch. I usually direct people to my blog post about the MiaoMiao...

Would you check your blood glucose 288 times a day?

I regularly get messages asking about CGMs, the MiaoMiao and especially being able to see  your blood glucose on your watch. I usually direct people to my blog post about the MiaoMiao...

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Looping with Android APS (AAPS)

Looping with Android APS (AAPS)

 One of the most common questions I get about Looping is - "What is it" - and honestly I didn't know it even existed until I joined the Diabetes...

Looping with Android APS (AAPS)

 One of the most common questions I get about Looping is - "What is it" - and honestly I didn't know it even existed until I joined the Diabetes...

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Looping with Android APS (AAPS)

Looping with Android APS (AAPS)

One of the most common questions I get about Looping is - "What is it" - and honestly I didn't know it even existed until I joined the Diabetes Online...

Looping with Android APS (AAPS)

One of the most common questions I get about Looping is - "What is it" - and honestly I didn't know it even existed until I joined the Diabetes Online...

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What I love about the Dana rs insulin pump

What I love about the Dana rs insulin pump

I never wanted a tubed pump but because I didn't have a great experience with the Omnipod (read here) I needed to find a pump that better suited me. After...

What I love about the Dana rs insulin pump

I never wanted a tubed pump but because I didn't have a great experience with the Omnipod (read here) I needed to find a pump that better suited me. After...

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The Omnipod is a great pump, just not great for me!

The Omnipod is a great pump, just not great for me!

If you follow me on Instagram, you may already know, growing up I was taught to believe that pumps were for bad diabetics. My doctor used to threaten he would put...

The Omnipod is a great pump, just not great for me!

If you follow me on Instagram, you may already know, growing up I was taught to believe that pumps were for bad diabetics. My doctor used to threaten he would put...

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