Health and Wellness Archive
Top 5 Tips for CGM Success
On March 30, 2021 In Education and Information, Featured Posts, Health and Wellness
Gone are the days of checking your glucose levels through urine. For many, continuous glucose monitors (CGM) have become a common staple in helping to managing diabetes. With all technology though, there are keys to success that can help improve your experience when using a CGM. Based on customer feedback and input from the
Overcoming COVID-19 with Type 1 Diabetes
On February 18, 2021 In Health and Wellness
For close to the past year we have all changed the way we live our lives — staying at home, seeing friends and family members outside from six feet away, and wearing masks whenever we are in public. Living with diabetes also heightens the anxiety around contracting COVID-19 since the virus may make it
Navigating Nutrition & Diabetes
On January 28, 2021 In Education and Information, Featured Posts, Health and Wellness
Nutrition and diabetes go hand-in-hand. That’s why today, we asked Medtronic Senior Diabetes Clinical Manager, Jennifer Morrison, MPH, RD, CDCES, who has been with us for 10 years, to talk more about this important topic. Keto or paleo? Gluten-free or whole grain? Sugar-free or natural sugars? With so many messages, it’s no wonder nutrition
WINTERTIME ROUNDUP: HOLIDAY EDITION
On December 22, 2020 In Health and Wellness, Lifestyle
December can be a very busy month when many people celebrate various holidays, spend time with family and friends near and far, and/or ring in the New Year. It can be a lot of excitement and a lot to think about ? in addition to thinking about diabetes! So we rounded up a few
5 Diabetes Myths vs. Reality: Diabetes Awareness Month Edition
On November 17, 2020 In Education and Information, Featured Posts, Health and Wellness
Today we’d like to honor Medtronic clinical team member, Judi, whom we’ve invited to bust some diabetes myths! She lives with type 1, has both personal and professional experience with diabetes, and brings a wealth of knowledge during a very special month. Take it away, Judi! Hello, and happy Diabetes Awareness Month! This