summer Archive
Fun in the Sun with Diabetes Devices
On June 16, 2021 In Health and Wellness, Lifestyle
Summer is here, and with the sunshine and hot days comes sweat, sunscreen, and sand. Here are some things to consider regarding diabetes management during this time of year. Keeping your sensor or infusion set in place: Heat and perspiration can compromise adhesive, and it can be a challenge to keep insulin pump
Dealing with Sticky Situations: Tape Tips and Site Management
On April 30, 2021 In Education and Information, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle
Today we’ve invited Miranda Lowery, a Clinical Territory Manager at Medtronic, to share her tips for tape and site management. Miranda also has personal experience living with type 1 diabetes and uses the MiniMed 770G system. She’s lives in Georgia and knows a thing or two about the need for extra tape, especially when
3 Summertime Tips for Site Management
On May 28, 2020 In Featured Posts, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle
Summertime often means higher temps and humidity, which can be tricky when wearing an infusion set and CGM, but don’t sweat. 😊 Here are a few of our top tips to help with site management. If you find that it’s harder to keep your infusion set or glucose sensor in place as temps and
Top Ten Tips for Traveling
On June 18, 2019 In Education and Information, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle
Summer is here and it’s time for many of us to hit the road – or air. Traveling with diabetes and an insulin pump can be daunting at times, but it shouldn’t keep you from exploring. Before you set out to satisfy your wanderlust, check out our answers to the top questions we
Taking Care of Your Insulin Pump So It Takes Care of You
On May 15, 2019 In Education and Information, Lifestyle
If you’ve been using an insulin pump for a while, you’ve likely gotten past that initial learning curve and figured out a routine that works well for you. Since insulin pumps can become so ingrained in your life, it’s helpful to take a step back and look at the things you can do