Posted by Sabrina Huda Sanchez on in Lifestyle

Halloween candy and diabetes may not sound like a good mix. Can people with diabetes eat Halloween candy? While this can be a challenge for people living with diabetes, it is by no means impossible.

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Posted by Jaime Cline on in Lifestyle

My name is Jaime and I have type 1 diabetes. I was diagnosed when I was three years old and have never let diabetes stop me from living a life full of adventure, travel, and joy-filled experiences.

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Posted by Sabrina Huda Sanchez on in Education and Information

As you make your way through your early twenties, either pursuing a degree or starting your career, some of you may have been able to use your parent’s insurance plan to help manage the cost of treating diabetes.

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Posted by Sabrina Huda Sanchez on in Education and Information

Managing diabetes at school entails proper planning, documentation, and open communication.

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Posted by Que Dallara on in Education and Information
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Posted by Alexis Papayanakos on in Lifestyle

Music festival season is in full swing, and Medtronic Ambassador Maya recently attended EDC in Las Vegas and has the inside scoop! From diabetes supply kit items and hypo snacks to safety precautions and personal recommendations – continue reading for all the details!

 

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Posted by Alexis Papayanakos on in Lifestyle

As a person with diabetes, you may have a lot of questions about swimming and how it may affect you— but there’s one thing that’s certain; swimming is a great way to exercise and have fun in the sun. Still, you should keep a few things in mind before you take the plunge.

 

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Posted by LOOP Blog Editorial on in Innovation

One of the most important parts of an insulin pump is the infusion set; this is the piece that connects the pump to your body to deliver the insulin. There are many kinds of infusion sets available, each with different tubing and cannula length options.

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Posted by Alexis Papayanakos on in Lifestyle

Naomi is a Medtronic employee. Thoughts and opinions are her own, and individual results may vary.

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Posted by Alexis Papayanakos on in Health and Wellness

Donating blood is a selfless way to help others. A variety of medical conditions require regular blood transfusions — and regular blood donations make this possible.

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