Introduction Diabetes is a chronic condition that requires careful management to ensure optimal health. Sliding scale insulin therapy is one of the most effective ways to manage diabetes. This type of therapy involves the use of injectable medications to help regulate blood sugar levels. By using a sliding scale, the amount of insulin needed can […]
For many people with Type 1 diabetes, and even some Type 2 diabetes patients who are insulin-dependent, balancing insulin with blood glucose and diet can be a daunting, tiresome effort. The constant finger sticks and calculation of the correct insulin dose can be at the minimum rather annoying, and for some people it can be […]
On May 31st 2022. we recieved some pretty exciting news: Abbot's FreeStyle Libre 3 was approved by the FDA! Since FSL3 was available in Europe since 2020. we already had a sense about the new features. So let's dig in!
Recent research that has been ongoing throughout the pandemic has demonstrated that the Sars-CoV-2 virus, otherwise known as COVID-19, is capable of causing new onset diabetes in adults and children. Interesting facts: Adults are 40% more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes after having COVID-19 Children are up to 30% more likely to develop Type […]
Have you ever wondered if there was any kind of robot pancreas you could just have installed to quit having to dose insulin and do finger sticks? So you don’t have to feel like a pincushion and be a slave to a clock or a carb count? Well, BetaBionics is on their way, here to […]