Category: Technology
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Being careful with T1D tech glitches
Like all technology, Type One Diabetes technology is prone to fail sometimes, and it is very important to know how to catch it. I only have experience with the Dexcom G6 and Omnipod 5, so my knowledge is based off of their functions, so all other insulin pumps and CGMs will be the same. There…
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How to put on a Dexcom G6
The Dexcom G6 is a CGM (continuous glucose monitor) that checks your blood sugar every 5 minutes for ten days. If at any step you incorrectly insert the G6, remove immediately and request a replacement. Incorrect placement could result in incorrect readings which may be vastly off from your actual blood sugar. For those of…
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My Experience with CGMs
I have used a Dexcom G6 since my diagnosis and have had few to no problems. Overall, CGMs have helped me to better manage my Type One Diabetes with minimal finger pricks. The apps: Dexcom G6, Clarity, and Follow are all easy to navigate and extremely helpful. The few glitches that I have had with…
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Blood Glucose Conversions
Whether reading a book, or even a blog online, to hearing a Type One Diabetes story, you have probably heard people refer to their blood sugars. Many people think that there is only one system, but there are actually two main ones. In America, diabetics use mg/dl, like 80 and 150, while in most other…
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How to put on an Omnipod 5
For those of you that just got an Omnipod 5 and need help figuring out how to insert it, this blog post is for you. Whether this is your first insulin pump or you recently switched over to the Omnipod 5, you need to learn how to properly insert the pod. Once you get the…
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Diabetes device customization
Have you noticed that nearly all insulin pumps and CGMs are a solid color? You can add overpatches and transmitter stickers to all of your diabetes supplies and devices to add color and durability. There are patches, stickers and bands for many different uses. Some hold down the devices, while others are for enforcing durability,…
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Insulin History
July 27, 2023 marks the 102nd year of insulin. Ever since its discovery, insulin has helped save many Type One Diabetic’s lives. Prior to the use of insulin, diabetics only lived several weeks or months, rarely up to several years, after diagnosis. This medical breakthrough has save millions of lives all over the world since…
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CGM comparison
There are three main types of CGMs (continuous glucose monitors): Dexcom, Freestyle Libre, and Medtronic. There are several components to consider when choosing the right CGM for you. The different monitors have varied pros and cons, as they are all different in their own unique way. Some of them are smaller, while others have longer…
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The new Dexcom g7
The new Dexcom g7 CGM will be available early this year. There are many improvements from the last one. This CGM is 60% the size of the g6, but still works the same! It also has a twelve hour grace period, and is proven to lower A1C. Also, instead of having the sensor and transmitter,…
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Omnipod 5 pros and cons
I recently got my first ever insulin pump, the Omnipod 5 closed loop system. I have never had another pump to compare it to, but there are many great (and not so great things) that I found out pretty quickly. One of the reasons why I love the Omnipod 5 is because of how easy…
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What insulin pump is best for me?
There are three main kinds of insulin pumps; Omnipod 5, T-slim, and Medtronic. There are pros and cons to all three kinds, so I hope that this article will help you decide the best one for you. There are many components to think of when you are deciding which insulin pump to get. Some of…
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Pros and Cons of Dexcom G6
A Dexcom G6 is a CGM (Continuous glucose monitor). CGM is an alternative for doing finger pokes. Every ten days, you insert a new Dexcom, and after the two-hour warm up session, you are ready to go. With a Dexcom G6, every five minutes, it will read your blood glucose, and you can see it…
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Where should I put my Dexcom G6 or other CGM?
There are many places that you can put your Dexcom, like on your belly, upper arm, leg, upper buttocks, or even on the bottom of your arm. You want to have at least two different sites for your Dexcom, because you must change the site every ten days. I prefer to alternate between my two…