Support Our IDS Walk Team for JDRF!
Support our team! Sunday October 28th, rain or shine, get outside and exercise for an hour.
ADA Scientific Sessions 2018: Gary’s Top-5 Observations
As usual, this year’s American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions didn’t place much emphasis on a healthy lifestyle. There was food everywhere, and trust me, we’re not talking fruits & veggies. But there was a great deal of research presented on diabetes medications and devices.
LOOP vs. Medtronic 670G
One of the best examples I’ve come across in the “regulation vs. right to choose” debate related to diabetes technology is the We Are Not Waiting movement within the diabetes space.
Choosing a CGM: 3 Heads are Better Than One
There is no doubt that CGM can improve the quality of life and blood sugar control for just about everyone with diabetes. But which system is best for you?
IDS Clinicians Offer Different Perspectives on the Medtronic 670G
IDS Clinicians Offer Different Perspectives on the Medtronic 670G after 10 days of use. Read what they have to say...
Free Online Video Targets Heart Health for People with Type 2 Diabetes
Free Online Video Targets Heart Health for People with Type 2 Diabetes
It’s Libre, Man! In-Depth Review of the Newly Approved Freestyle Libre
Diabetes educator, Gary Scheiner gives his in-depth review of the newly approved Abbott Freestyle Libre CGM continuous glucose monitor.
670G and Me: Insights and Incites on Medtronic’s Latest System
The 670G represents an important step towards fully automating glucose control. However, it is important to put it in the proper context and set expectations at an appropriate level.
Diabetes BLAME Game: When your sugars are up, is it the medication or your diet?
what happens when we eat with reckless abandon and blood glucose levels start to head in the wrong direction? Being the responsible individuals we are, we usually place the blame squarely where it belongs: on our medication.
Review of FiASP insulin and how it compares with other fast insulins
Novo Nordisk’s new FiASP insulin (short for Faster insulin Aspart) has hit the market in various parts of the world, and is awaiting FDA clearance here in the US.
My Review of Afrezza Fast Acting Inhaled Insulin
By avoiding the need to absorb through the fat layer below the skin, Afrezza starts working almost immediately, peaks in about 15 minutes, and in most cases, clears in about 2 hours. Now that’s rapid!
Glycemic Index: The 4th Dimension of Diabetes Management
If you think you’ve mastered everything there is to know about carb counting, it’s time for a little revelation. Not all carbs are created equal. Another factor to consider is the influence of the Glycemic Index.
Diabetes and Air Travel: 6 Tips and Tricks!
Nowadays, travel involves more hassles than most of us are equipped to handle. And having diabetes just adds to the fun. Luckily you have me, Mr. “Platinum-Status Flier,” to share a few pointers for making travel a bit more bearable and enjoyable.
Medtronic Hybrid Closed-Loop Pump Approved by FDA
Just a few weeks ago, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved Medtronic’s 670G insulin pump for sale in the US.
2016 Blood Glucose Meter Comparisons
Meters should be within 10% of lab values to be considered accurate. The more often a meter falls within 10% (or 10 points) of the lab value, the more reliable it will be.