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...
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