The Dexcom G6 CGM system brings a lot of neat diabetes care options to the table, but the one we’re all buzzing about lately is Time In Range. Wondering what Time In Range (or TIR) means? How can you figure out your own TIR with the Dexcom G6 CGM system?...
Read MoreAuthor Bio: Anne Marie is a long-time CIM supporter, having first participated in the Ottawa marathon weekend and Annual canoe trips in 2012. She has lived with Type 1 Diabetes for over 30 years. She’s an Ironman triathlete, an MD, and a mom. She lives with her family in Oakville,...
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 Autumn Watkinson who does land restoration and restoration ecology fieldwork with type 1 diabetes. Eleanor: First, could you tell me a...
Read MoreThis blog post on the many hormones the pancreas produces is part of the insulin centennial series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin. If you enjoyed this series about the history of insulin and you would like to learn more about its discovery, check out the following...
Read MoreWith the holiday season quickly approaching, the prospect of bolusing for all the delicious food can feel intimidating! Holidays and special events are challenging because you are likely eating differently from how you normally would on a typical day. That’s why we’ve compiled advice from past slipstream presentations about how...
Read MoreThis blog is part of the Living Without Limits series featuring conversations with CIM community members who engage in fun, challenging, and interesting activities and careers. This post highlights Jordi Cumber who works as labor and delivery nurse with type 1 diabetes. Eleanor: First, could you tell me a little...
Read MoreFor those of us living with diabetes, we know that types 1 and 2 often get confused. But did you know that there are at least 6 other types of diabetes as well? In honor of Diabetes Awareness Month, we’re taking a look at the many different types of diabetes....
Read MoreThis blog post on the many hormones the pancreas produces is part of the insulin centennial series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin. One of the most important hormones the pancreas produces is—you guessed it—insulin! But the pancreas does a lot! What other hormones does it produce?...
Read MoreThis blog is part of the Living Without Limits series featuring conversations with CIM community members who engage in fun, challenging, and interesting activities and careers. This post highlights Kieran Quan who shares his experiences working in television engineering with type 1 diabetes. Eleanor: First, could you tell me a...
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 Michael Gaudet who talks about powerlifting and mountaineering with type 1 diabetes. He has also been involved in cycling and car...
Read MoreThis 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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