Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems are a welcome addition to the variety of devices that people with diabetes can take advantage of to ensure they keep glucose levels in check.
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We often hear scary stories about foot problems for people with diabetes. If care is taken it doesnt have to be that way!
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I feel a little sneaky luring you in with that title! The truth is, I have some good news, and I have some bad news.
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The latest trend in fitness are devices called “activity trackers,” sometimes known as wearable trackers, wearable technology, or fashion electronics
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Pregnancy can present challenges for any woman. However, managing pregnancy and type 1 diabetes can add additional challenges, and therefore result in new stressors in a woman’s life.
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With an ongoing stretch of hot summer days, it’s important for everyone to ensure that they consume plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
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I talked recently with one of the physicians involved in the islet cell transplant program, also known as the “Edmonton Protocol.”
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