Freestyle Libre – A Nurse’s Review
With thanks to Abbott Global for providing a complimentary FreeStyle Libre, my sensor provided accuracy, and the full 10 days of sensor life that it promises to provide to those...
Medtronic 670G: Experiences of a Mom + Daughter with T1D
My 15 year old daughter and I both started on the Medtronic 670G system in July. With 2 1/2 months of use under our belts, we have had common, yet...
A Nurses Review: Medtronic 670G Insulin Pump
Medtronic’s 670 G hybrid closed loop system is the smartest insulin pump to hit the market, and people living with type 1 diabetes, including my daughter and I, have been...
Dexcom G4 Share for a Child with Type 1 Diabetes
Managing type 1 diabetes in a child goes far beyond what’s visible to the naked eye, which is why parents are crazy about the new Dexcom G4 Share technology. If...
Type 1 Diabetes – Living Between the Lines
Living with type 1 diabetes is an adventure in its own right. Some days are downright wild while others are more sedate and somewhat boring – in the blood sugar...
Bright White Tape Screams – I Have Diabetes!
I’ve been thinking recently about all of the gear I wear and tote around for my type 1 diabetes (and carry for my daughter as well). I am overly accustomed...
Dexcom G4 Platinum Continuous Glucose Monitor, a Nurse’s Review
Dexcom is a true favorite for me from not only a nursing perspective but also as a user and a parent. With the newest Dexcom G4 product, Dexcom has taken...
Dexcom’s Next Continuous Glucose Monitor, the G5
The Dexcom G4 may be new to your diabetes repertoire (perhaps you haven’t even upgraded from the Seven Plus), but Dexcom is always looking ahead. Peeking at the future of...
New Omnipod System Gets FDA Clearance
Omnipod finally gets FDA clearance on their newest insulin delivery system. This is amazing and long awaited news for both current and future customers. OmniPod is the only tubeless insulin...