Some exciting news for our Canadian users of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) technology – The Dexcom G7 sensor has officially appeared on Health Canada's list of approved devices! While this is a significant milestone, it is important to note that this approval does not provide a timeline for when the...
Read MoreIncreased flexibility and personalized options in diabetes tech can help make life with Type 1 diabetes just a little bit easier. If you’re a Dexcom CGM user, you may have noticed that they recently made some changes to the Clarity app which we wanted to share with you. Disclaimer: Please...
Read MoreConnect with Type 1s Meet other T1s in your community virtually. Experiential Education Learn real-world skills that you can put into practice in your daily life. Bringing the Community to you Connect with the community in the comfort of your own home. Lasting Connections Connect online and look forward to...
Read MoreDisclaimer: Please check out CIM’s Partners Page to learn more about the companies we work with. This post was delivered as part of an annual sponsorship package with our partner, but our partners do not review the content before publication and we strive to bring accurate and helpful information to the...
Read MoreIt’s sometimes easy to get sucked into the fast-paced world of diabetes tech. The team at Connected in Motion took a step back to realize that despite recent advancements in the world of Continuous Glucose Monitoring, closed-loop pumping, and DIY diabetes, the large majority of the Type 1 diabetes community...
Read MoreThere are some new kids on the block when it comes to insulin pumping in Canada. Recently, Medtronic’s 670g hit the streets and we wanted to catch up with two community members who were giving it a go to find out what their experiences have been like! Thanks to Paul...
Read MoreFollowing up on our previous Insurance Primer blog, we’re now getting detailed. This blog post walks you through Dexcom insurance specific resources available if your CGM device of choice is the Dexcom. If you have any of your own tips, suggestions, success stories, or challenges, share them in the comments...
Read MoreThe CIM community is like an amazing source of information with experts across a diverse range of topics joining us at our events across the country. This year, we’re working to distill many of the tips and things we’ve learned into digestible chunks. Throughout the year, expect to see recaps...
Read MoreThe Tandem t:slim X2 has received Health Canada license with sales expected to begin in Fall 2018. Read on to learn a bit more about the product and to find out if it’s in the running for your next pump. Read the official press release, here. I'M JUST GETTING TO...
Read MoreA few weeks ago, you probably heard that there is a war being waged against adults with Type 1 and the Disability Tax Credit in Canada. In case you have no idea what we’re talking about, or if you just want to learn more, be sure to read and share...
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