continuous glucose monitoring Archive
A personal experience with My Insights
On November 2, 2022 In Health and Wellness, Lifestyle
A personal experience with My Insights for the MiniMed™ 770G system Medtronic’s first-of-its-kind program, My Insights, brings you a new email exclusively available to individuals using the MiniMed™ 770G insulin pump and Guardian™ Sensor 3. It’s a monthly Medtronic dashboard that shares insights like you’ve never seen before, with personalized tips based on
Swimming with diabetes. Let’s dive in!
On July 26, 2022 In Education and Information, Health and Wellness
As a person with diabetes, you may have a lot of questions about swimming and how it may affect you— but there’s one thing that’s certain; swimming is a great way to exercise and have fun in the sun. Still, you should keep a few things in mind before you take the plunge. Tips
New CGM Coverage for Medicare customers
On March 2, 2022 In Featured Posts, Health and Wellness, Uncategorized
We know that for those with Medicare coverage, it’s been long awaited to have the Medtronic integrated continuous glucose monitor (CGM) covered, and we’re thrilled to announce that the wait is over. Medicare has officially expanded to include CGMs that integrate with Medtronic insulin pumps. “This is a very important benefit expansion for our
Balancing Diabetes and Exercise
On February 8, 2022 In Education and Information, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle
Whether you learned it from a movie or a CNN report, you probably know exercise releases endorphins—a pivotal hormone in your body’s reaction to pain and stress that is essential to your health. What’s more, aerobic exercise is the baseline for a robust metabolism and one of the building blocks of a balanced lifestyle.
Avoid Frozen Insulin: Tips for Cold Weather
On January 26, 2022 In Education and Information, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle
Whether you like to hit the slopes snowboarding or skiing, hike up the windswept trails of a snowy mountain, or simply sit outside with a cup of hot cocoa—there’s always something to do outdoors in the winter. If you’re living with diabetes or if you have diabetes, you might have to venture out into the