This blog post on the evolution of insulin delivery is part of the insulin centennial series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin. The introduction of insulin itself was one thing, but how to deliver it to people with diabetes most effectively? That’s a whole other question. From...
Read MoreTired of the normal French fry? Expand your palate and colors with these 5 different low-carb french fry alternatives! Bridget’s author bio: Bridget Wood is a T1D registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist living in Northern Nevada. When she’s not busy seeing patients at the hospital, developing...
Read MoreThis blog post on Rosalyn Yalow’s method for measuring insulin the body is part of the insulin centennial series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin. Due to its medical use for people with diabetes, insulin was available in highly pure forms. This made it the subject of...
Read MoreThis blog is part of the Living Without Limits series featuring conversations with CIM community members who engage in fun, challenging, and adventurous activities and careers. This post highlights Julie De Vos who shares her experiences scuba diving with type 1 diabetes. Eleanor: First, could you tell me a little...
Read MoreThere’s a lot to think about when a new semester starts, and even more if you have diabetes. In this blog, we’ll explore some strategies for managing school with type 1 diabetes to help you get back into the swing of things with ease! Changing Activity Levels → Changing Insulin...
Read MoreHey, American friends! Did you know that U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities, including Type 1 diabetes (T1D), are eligible for a U.S. National Park Access Pass? The pass is free if you get it in-person at a federal recreation site (find one in your state HERE) or...
Read MoreThis blog about the Structure of Insulin is part of a series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin. You can check out previous blogs in this series, written by CIM Intern Eleanor Medley, here! Insulin is a protein hormone. Two people instrumental in the advancement of protein structure...
Read MoreThis blog, Insulin Pricing in Canada, is part of a series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin. You can check out previous blogs in this series, written by CIM Intern Eleanor Medley, here! In recent years, there has been increasing attention paid to insulin prices. In the...
Read MoreThis blog on the types of insulin is part of a series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin. You can check out previous blogs in this series, written by CIM Intern Eleanor Medley, here! When insulin was first introduced, there was essentially one type sourced from animals....
Read MoreIf you’re someone who uses a Continuous Glucose Monitor, there were some exciting updates shared last week at ATTD 2021 about Dexcom G7. We’ve pulled together the latest and most updated info to share with you. Unfortunately, there has been no launch date announced, but there are whispers that our...
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