diabetes online community Archive
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.
Marking the 100-Year Anniversary of the Discovery of Insulin
On December 28, 2021 In Education and Information, Innovation
Almost 100 years ago, the first successful insulin shot was delivered to a 14-year-old boy. Since that day, insulin has become a bigger, if not the biggest, part of managing diabetes. Insulin is now a life-saving medicine responsible for helping millions of people with diabetes manage their blood sugar. In short, the discovery of insulin was a milestone not just
How You Can Get Involved: Diabetes Blog Week 2016
On May 12, 2016 In Education and Information
When I started Diabetes Blog Week in 2010, I remember being unsure if anyone at all would be interested in participating. So it’s both thrilling and unexpected to be gearing up for the 7th annual edition! Through the years there have been some changes, but my main goal for the week remains consistent –
Introducing The i-Port Advance Injection Port
On March 22, 2016 In Innovation
You may know Medtronic for insulin pumps and CGM, but we aspire do much more. We’re broadening our focus to be a more holistic diabetes company and our desire is to meet the needs of the millions of people globally impacted by diabetes. We will continue to strive to provide solutions for people with