diabetes advocacy Archive

The biggest month for diabetes awareness activities is November, and it’s the perfect time to raise your voice to increase awareness about diabetes! You might ask: Why? How does more awareness meaningfully impact the lives of people with diabetes? The question is a good one, but the answer is simple. Awareness is the first

From disbelief to breaking stigmas: Meet #MedtronicChampion Kris   Meet Kris Leeper, an avid foodie, traveler, and golfer, who lives with type 1 diabetes. Kris was diagnosed with type 1 when he was 26 years old. He began his diabetes therapy management journey with multiple daily injections (MDI) before learning how to use insulin

  Using his insulin pump to his advantage: Meet #MedtronicChampion Jean-Sébastien   Ultra-marathon runner Jean-Sébastien has lived with type 1 diabetes for most of his life. Over the years, he’s overcome several obstacles, but now he’s a proud #MedtronicChampion who spends his time giving back to the diabetes community while doing the thing he

In my first blog post, I referenced a first-of-its-kind program called My Insights made exclusively for individuals using our MiniMed™ 770G system. This month, I’m excited to share that we’ve launched My Insights in the U.S.   My Insights My Insights is significant for two reasons:   Actionable Insights: My Insights uses the power of data

  As you make your way through your early twenties, either pursuing a degree or starting your career, some of you may have been able to use your parent’s insurance plan to help manage the cost of treating diabetes. After all, insurance for diabetes is one of the most important ways to ensure you