Featured Posts Archive
New Year New Beginnings
On January 18, 2018 In Featured Posts, Innovation
A new year means new beginnings. I want to take this time to thank you for your patience with us over the last few months and share some very positive updates with you. Product Supply Update As many of you know, an earlier-than-expected approval of the MiniMed™ 670G system with SmartGuard™ technology, unprecedented demand
Inspired By Beyond Type Run
On December 4, 2017 In Featured Posts, Health and Wellness
Last month, an inspirational 17 runners with type 1 diabetes courageously crossed the finish line of the world-renowned NYC Marathon. These runners were all part of Beyond Type Run, a Beyond Type 1 team initiative sponsored by Medtronic. We were incredibly proud to be able to support the team and inspired every step of
Finding a Community through Connected in Motion’s Slipstream
On November 16, 2017 In Featured Posts, Lifestyle
We were proud to sponsor the 2017 Connected in Motion SoCal SlipStream event, an adventure weekend for adults with T1D. I attended with MiniMed Ambassadors, Chris and Julie, and we had an absolute blast! (An island adventure with 60 other people with diabetes? Yes, please!) Today I welcome Chris to share his experience on
Taking on the New York City Marathon with T1D
On November 2, 2017 In Featured Posts, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle
Meet Whitney, one of the runners who will be on the Beyond Type Run marathon team at the New York City marathon this Sunday, November 5. Whitney and team, we are so inspired by you and will be cheering for you every step of the way! As I prepare for the NYC Marathon this
Carb vs. Sugar: How to Understand Nutrition Labels
On September 21, 2017 In Featured Posts, Health and Wellness
Growing up with Type 1 diabetes meant that much of my young life was spent hearing the quote “you can’t eat sugar.” Typically, it was because it is the first thought people have when it comes to diabetes. But there is so much more than sugars. Total carbohydrate grams are what help tell the