type 1 diabetes Archive

Q. What diabetes items do you typically carry in your bag? I’m a chronic over packer, so it might be quicker to tell you what diabetes items I DON’T carry in my bag! But seriously, no cute little clutch bags for me – I carry a big purse loaded with diabetes supplies. The front

Like many who were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 40-plus years ago, Mark Krukar spent a week in the hospital and was told he would have to take insulin shots every day for the rest of his life. In the early years, Mark did little to manage his diabetes, leading him to a disturbing

If you have a child with diabetes, one of the most exciting and rewarding events you can take them to is the annual Friends for Life conference at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. This is such a special occasion for everyone who attends, and the Medtronic team always looks forward to meeting the “sweet”

“Living with type 1 diabetes is like fighting to win a battle.” This is Medtronic Diabetes Senior Clinical Manager and author of Operation Determination, Mary Beth’s, mantra. Living with type 1 diabetes for 34 years, she educates and inspires others with diabetes through teaching them to adopt a motivational state of mind by continuously

It's often the simple, day-to-day interactions that create the best stories and memories. Erica Hammon, a Special-Education teacher from Salt Lake City, Utah, shared with News to Infuse the story behind her students calling her the Bionic Teacher. Leave a comment if you feel you can relate!