We are excited to share with the CIM community that Medtronic MiniMed 780G with advanced SmartGuard has received Health Canada approval. The technology is the next step in Medtronic’s advanced hybrid closed loop system offering. You can read Medtronic's official press release here. New elements in the software include: Autocorrections – auto...
Read MoreBig news if you are someone who uses a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM). On October 4th the highly anticipated Dexcom G7 was launched in several countries with more to come in the coming weeks. Check out their launch video here. Dexcom G7 is now available for people ages 2 and...
Read MoreContinuous Glucose Monitoring (or CGM, for short!) has been one of the most exciting advancements in diabetes tech in recent years, enabling individuals to see their real-time glucose readings and trends. This technology can bring about increased security, flexibility, and ease for life with diabetes–yet for many, CGM has continued...
Read MoreAre you living with Type 1 diabetes in Ontario? If yes, chances are you’ve probably witnessed the shock when a stranger finds out that Insulin is not free. Perhaps you’ve heard: “But we have OHIP here! That means it’s free!” “But it’s listed on the formulary. Anything on there the...
Read MoreOver the years we have hosted more than 25 Slipstream Weekends throughout Canada and the US. We wanted to share some of our insights from our favourite sessions at Slipstream. Stay tuned for guest posts from the experts and highlights from the CIM Team. Read on to learn more about...
Read MoreOver the years we have hosted more than 25 Slipstream Weekends throughout Canada and the US. We wanted to share some of our insights from our favourite sessions at Slipstream. Stay tuned for guest posts from the experts and highlights from the CIM Team. To kick things off... Diabetes and...
Read MoreWHAT: 2018 5.5er Slipstream WHERE: Camp Huronda, Huntsville, Ontario WHEN: Friday, June 15 - Sunday, June 17, 2018 WHO: Adults (19+) with Type 1 diabetes and their 5.5er family member or friend (19+) REGISTRATION FEE: $450/pair CONTACT: Erin Randall, Slipstream Coordinator (erin@connectedinmotion.ca) TOUGHNESS RATING: We're putting a new spin on the classic Slipstream Weekend!...
Read MoreONTARIO SLIPSTREAMSeptember 28-30, 2018Camp Arowhon, Algonquin Park, Ontario Beyond Type 1 and Connected In Motion invite you to join us for a weekend of community, connection + continuing education, set against a backdrop of fresh air + adventure! WHAT: Ontario Slipstream WHERE: Camp Arowhon, Algonquin Park, Ontario WHEN: September 28-30, 2018 WHO:...
Read MoreWords by Heather Gomez | Photos by Hank DeVos On Saturday and Sunday, a stellar group of Type 1s joined CIM at the 2017 Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend to run and cheer each other on to the finish. Team CIM was represented in every distance -- from the kids 1K,...
Read MoreWords by Heather Gomez & Lia Grosso | Images by Matt Wiebe & Lia Grosso Sam and Lia Grosso of Toronto's Cadillac Lounge have an intimate awareness of the Type 1 diabetes community. Their oldest child, Francesco, was diagnosed at two years old. As a result of the incredible support...
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