type 1 diabetes Archive
Having a Child on the MiniMed 770G system—A Q&A with Natasha
On June 10, 2021 In Education and Information, Featured Posts, Health and Wellness
When three-year-old Mason isn’t running around as fast as Sonic the Hedgehog, his family is helping to manage his type 1 diabetes. When Mason was diagnosed at 16 months old, his mom Natasha, jumped in and learned everything possible about how to help him feel good and live a full life. I sat down
Jordan Hicks Shares on His Success Both On and Off the Baseball Field
On April 19, 2021 In Uncategorized
Meet Jordan Hicks, major league baseball pitcher with one of the ‘fastest pitches in MLB history’, at 105.1 mph. In addition to kicking off the 2021 season with the St. Louis Cardinals, Jordan is also focusing on becoming an advocate for the diabetes community, since he’s living with type 1 diabetes himself. We are
Getting Started with the MiniMed 770G System: Rachel’s Story
On April 15, 2021 In Education and Information, Featured Posts, Health and Wellness
Today, we’d like to introduce you to, Medtronic Ambassador, Rachel, who recently started using the MiniMed 770G system. Hear from her on how having her diabetes information at her fingertips has made an impact on her life. Let me set the scene. I’m at a business dinner wearing a casual, black, one-piece dress. Like
Top Tips for Your Medical Device Apps
On February 25, 2021 In Education and Information, Uncategorized
In today’s world, people manage almost everything in their lives on their smartphone. So, why should managing your diabetes be any different? We’re thrilled to bring you smartphone apps with the MiniMed 770G system, Guardian Connect CGM, and the InPen smart pen. Here are a few tips to make sure you’re getting the most
Overcoming COVID-19 with Type 1 Diabetes
On February 18, 2021 In Health and Wellness
For close to the past year we have all changed the way we live our lives — staying at home, seeing friends and family members outside from six feet away, and wearing masks whenever we are in public. Living with diabetes also heightens the anxiety around contracting COVID-19 since the virus may make it