Words by Jen Hanson | Photos by Mike Last and Chrissy Keown [UPDATE - 2018/02/20: This afternoon Tandem announced another significant milestone in their international plans with the submission of a medical device license application to Health Canada to market the t:slim X2™ Insulin Pump with Dexcom G5® Mobile CGM...
Read MoreWords by Jen Hanson | Photos by Mike Last Outside of November (World Diabetes Month), it's not that often that Type 1 diabetes hits the mainstream media. This past week though, if you've been anywhere near the tv news, talk radio, or a facebook feed, you've probably heard that the...
Read MorePhotos by Mike Last | Words by Jen Hanson This September, 45 members of the Type 1 community came together to experience Slipstream in Ontario. The weekend had the feel of camp for adults, with the flair that only people with Type 1 can bring. From educational sessions including the...
Read MorePhotos by Blair Ryan | Erik Douds | Amanda Coschi | Olivia Power This summer a group of adults set out to complete the North Coast Trail - a challenging trek around the northern tip of Vancouver Island. A place only accessible by boat, home to the densest population of...
Read MoreWords by Jen Hanson The CIM Team is grateful for the many opportunities we get to travel throughout the country and around the world, learning about diabetes education, technology, and research. If you know us, you know we aren’t the type to sit on diabetes information. We love to share! And...
Read MoreThe CIM Team is evolving! We're so excited for Program Director, Julie De Vos as she heads off on a new adventure, transitioning to a full-time role with our friends at Riding on Insulin! We are so grateful to have had Julie's expertise and enthusiasm helping to grow CIM's Slipstream...
Read MoreWords by Anne Marie Hospod So you made it! It’s race day! You trained for months and are healthy and injury free. Wahoo! You’re ready to tackle your first, third, or fiftieth race, and you’re getting excited! Race days are special. From the crowd support to the start line...
Read MoreTO APPLY: Please forward resume and availability to heather@connectedinmotion.ca Volunteer Position: Type 1 diabetes Teen Canoe Trip Mentors Available Positions: Teen Trip #1: Sunday July 16 - Tuesday July 18, Rain Lake, Algonquin Park (3 day) Teen Trip #2: Wednesday July 19 - Friday July 21, Rain Lake, Algonquin Park...
Read MoreWords by Julie De Vos and Heather Gomez One of Connected In Motion’s biggest events of the year happens annually over the same weekend in May. The Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend is the largest marathon event in Canada but it offers so much more than long distance running. With a…
Words by Jen Hanson Note: This is not a sponsored post. The CIM Team is a big fan of new technology and all-things that make life with Type 1 diabetes easier. We've had the opportunity to learn lots about the Dexcom G5 over the past weeks and wanted to share...
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