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Tech Update: Omnipod

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Are you an Animas user trying to figure out what your next year(s) might look like? Or just a fellow Canadian in the market for an insulin pump? We've sat down the team at Omnipod to learn more about what they have to offer to Animas users and pump users...
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March 14, 2018
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Tech Update: Info for Animas Users

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Late last year, Animas wrapped up business. That's left a lot of people with a lot of questions. And A LOT of misinformation and confusion online. We sat down with the folks at Animas, Medtronic, and Omnipod to get the facts straight. Read on to find out what you need...
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March 13, 2018
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Q&A: What is the Adventure Team?

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Tempted to apply to the Connected in Motion Adventure Team?  Here are some common Q&A’s that might help you figure out what it’s all about! Q. What's the difference between this trip and a regular CIM trip? One of the differences between this trip and our regular Adventure Trips is the...
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February 16, 2018
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The Arowhon Experience – Part 3

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CIM Note: We wanted to bring you a different perspective on our Slipstreams. In the coming weeks, we'll be featuring a mini-series of blogs by Brad Lee. He experienced Summer Slipstream in his first ever Slipstream experience this year. His reflections, observations and letter home are all chronicled in the...
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January 9, 2018
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Slipstream Orientation – Part 2

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CIM Note: We wanted to bring you a different perspective on our Slipstreams. In the coming weeks, we'll be featuring a mini-series of blogs by Brad Lee. He experienced Summer Slipstream in his first ever Slipstream experience this year. His reflections, observations and letter home are all chronicled in the...
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December 15, 2017
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Welcome to Camp! – Part 1

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CIM Note: We wanted to bring you a different perspective on our Slipstreams. In the coming weeks, we'll be featuring a mini-series of blogs by Brad Lee. He experienced Summer Slipstream in his first ever Slipstream experience this year. His reflections, observations and letter home are all chronicled in the...
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December 15, 2017
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Lessons from the Backcountry

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Words & Photos by Paul Vugteveen Coincidentally, two of my brothers and myself began our annual backpacking trip on day one of National Diabetes Awareness Month. Due to scheduling conflicts, we decided to set out on November 1, a few weeks later than we initially intended. The fact that this adventure...
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December 7, 2017
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Packing Your Bag

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Words by Alicia de la Rosa | Photos by Blair Ryan August 12th, 2017: 13 individuals with type 1 diabetes are in a hostel, figuring out the best way to pack their bags with all the necessary supplies for a 6-day backcountry hike through the North Coast Trail. Preparing your...
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October 17, 2017
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Training & Type 1 Diabetes

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Words & Photos by Anissa Gamble  Gamble here, a recent CIM 2017 adventurer who embarked on the long 72km North Coast Trail. For me, I grew up playing competitive hockey, and a big component of my training was spent off the ice and in the gym. I’ve been extremely fortunate...
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October 10, 2017
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