Sunblock? Check.

Towel? Check.

Change of clothes? Check.

The Fourth of July is a great time to celebrate our nation's independence with friends and family, outdoor activities, and (of course) food. As Americans, this is a holiday where we traditionally love to go big. 

Summertime often means higher temps, humidity, and water activities, all of which can make it trickier to get your continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and infusion set to stick.Try not to sweat it.

If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with diabetes, you’ve probably heard the term “bolus” or “bolusing” come up along the way, whether in conversations with a healthcare provider or even among your own personal research.

When you first heard about automated insulin delivery systems, did you have questions or thoughts of how they would work and what they might be like? Maybe you were concerned about how using the system might would affect your life.

Cheryl is not only a person with diabetes and Medtronic employee, she's also a busy mom with three kids. Today she shares her insight on the impact a diagnosis can have on a family, specifically how her diabetes has changed the way she has raised her children.