Latest Developments with Dexcom

Dexcom is the premier CGM system in the marketplace today. It's not perfect and it's not cheap but it is the standard. I use it and am quite happy with it other than the fact that with the Dexcom 6 they built in a forced expiration after 10 days of usage. This is American capitalism […]

COVID-19 and Diabetes

Evidence suggests that people with diabetes are more likely to suffer severe symptoms wen contracting COVID-19. The CORONADO Study provides the details.

High COVID-19 Death Rates Among Type I Diabetics

In general, Type I diabetics are 3.5 times more likely to die from the virus than the general population. Even more so than Type II's who typically have more co-morbidities. Researchers have had a hard time pinning down the causes for this. A likely candidate, though, is the fact that Type I diabetes is an […]

New Studies Show Improved Software for Closed Loop System Is Helping Young Diabetics Stay in Range

I am very thankful for new developments in refining the closed loop system (pump + smart Continuous Glucose Monitor). This story is definitely worth a read.

The Importance of Sleep for Diabetics

Sleep is important for everyone but for diabetics, even more so. As a diabetic athlete, I have always thought that my lifestyle which includes heavy regular exercise along with a vegetarian diet would mitigate many of the long-terms effects of diabetes. After reading Matthew Walker's Why We Sleep, I now realize that sleep may be […]

Diabetes and the Coronavirus

Tracey Brown, CEO of the American Diabetes Association, speaks out on the perils of being diabetic during the Coronavirus outbreak.

Things You Should Know If You Are Diabetic

10 of them to be precise including my favorite, "You are strongest when you feel the weakest." Thanks Insulin Nation for compiling this list.

Non-Fibrillating Insulin

This is kind of a geeky article but it does explain a true step forward for insulin pump users.

Abbott Freestyle Libre CGM Just Upped Their Game by Teaming Up With Omada Health

I have written about Omada Health before as having a very interesting model of care for Type II diabetes. It is a more comprehensive approach that includes dealing with behavioral issues that hinder adherence to a responsible diet and exercise program, and a reliance on technology to make this happen.  It's solid.  While Omada has […]