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October 19, 2020

Celebrities with diabetes: HALLE BERRY

Winner of all the biggest film awards like Golden Globe, Emmy, and Oscar - Halle Berry found out about her diagnosis accidentally. On the set of "Living Dolls" she felt sick, fainted and went into a coma. When the actress woke up in...

October 18, 2020

You are a fighter. You are stronger than diabetes

Anyone that battles a chronic illness knows that it never goes away. You have your good days and your bad days. You have days where you are thriving and other days where you are just surviving. But you know what? Strength grows...

October 17, 2020

OmniPod Insulin Pump Pros and Cons

The newest wireless insulin pump OmniPod is a continuous insulin delivery system. The OmniPod provides the user with the ability to manage diabetes with greater ease and convenience. You will have a feeling of freedom, because now there are no tubes! The...

October 16, 2020

How to prevent Nighttime Hypoglycemia

Blood sugar drops at night are very common for people with diabetes. Experiencing hypoglycemia during sleep can be caused by many different factors, like not getting enough carbs at dinner, too low blood glucose before bed, Long or too intense physical activity...

October 15, 2020

Diabetes-friendly recipes: Low-fat apple and cinnamon cake

The taste of warm cinnamon and apples really shines through in this diabetes-friendly recipe. It's the kind of cake that's best enjoyed with a bunch of friends on a chilly fall day, so invite the whole gang over! A tasty wholesome treat,...

October 14, 2020

Diabetes & Alcohol

There is nothing wrong with having a few drinks with friends in the bar or at home on Saturday night. Enjoying an evening in a good company or going to some party should not be an exception for people with diabetes either...

October 13, 2020

A patch that will protect your sensor wherever you need it

Working out, showering, sweating, or simply getting dressed can easily damage your sensor. Even covering your sensor with some patch sometimes does not provide the expected protection. With Fixic adhesives for Freestyle Libre, you will make your sensor live longer! Not only...

October 12, 2020

How diabetes alert dogs save lives Part 2

At the age of three, Alena Hughes was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Determining the moment when the child's condition is about to worsen, the girl is helped by her friend and, in the literal sense of the word, the savior Labrador...

October 11, 2020

You make a Difference

Every day there are highs & lows, multiple injections, or a constant drip of an insulin pump. Every day there are health issues to deal with. Every day this disease has to be managed. It can not be controlled. It may be...

October 10, 2020

How do you spend your weekend?

Saturday is all about rest and fun. Enjoying your weekend is the best motivation to start next week productively. Staying home, watching movies or TV shows all day long, scrolling through your feed on social media, and being a couch potato, sounds...

October 09, 2020

What are Fixic Dexcom patches?

Does a sensor patch begin to peel off before the end of your sensor session? Sometimes special adhesive patches that are meant to stay put on your skin up to 14 days do not guarantee a strong grip, they often come off way...

October 08, 2020

ViaCyte cure for diabetes. Most promising research

Insulin was discovered around 100 years ago. It helps people manage the disease to some extent, though there is still no cure for any type of diabetes. Yet! A beta cell replacement company ViaCyte has shown very promising technology - an insulin-producing...

October 07, 2020

Celebrities with diabetes: SHARON STONE

The “Basic Instinct” star Sharon Stone has been suffering from Type I diabetes for years. To prevent the disease from causing irreparable harm to her health, the actress gave up bad habits - she does not drink or smoke. She also follows...

October 06, 2020

The price of insulin: An Urgent Call to Action

Six to seven million Americans depend on insulin to live. It is not only a drug, but it is also the essential lifesaving hormone. The insulin price nearly tripled over the last decade, which makes this lifesaving product less and less affordable....

October 05, 2020

Keep your sensor safe!

What are the main criteria you usually pay attention to while choosing patches for your sensor? No matter if you wear Freestyle Libre or Dexcom, you definitely want your sensor to live longer. And, obviously, the easiest way to keep your sensor...

October 04, 2020

Diabetes-friendly recipes: Low-Carb Protein Bars

Making your own protein bars is super easy! Homemade protein bars save you money and taste so much better than the bars you can buy! Ingredients: ½ cup coconut flour ¼ cup vanilla protein powder (any low-carb brand) 1 tsp. Stevia 1 cup...

October 04, 2020

Don’t keep your diabetes a secret Tell your friends!

Don’t keep your diabetes a secret. Tell your friends! Sometimes it’s challenging to tell your friends about your diabetes. But isn’t it even more challenging to be one-on-one with your diabetes? Testing your blood sugar several times a day, giving yourself an...

October 02, 2020

How diabetic alert dogs save lives

As well as guide dogs for the blind, there are specially trained diabetic alert dogs that can provide support to those with type 1 diabetes and get help from the closest person around in dangerous situations. Because of a naturally heightened sense...

October 01, 2020

The Right Way to Lose Weight

For people with diabetes, it is very important to control their weight. Being overweight makes your body resistant to insulin, making blood sugar management more challenging and brings additional risks. Keeping a healthy weight can help you feel better, have more energy,...

September 30, 2020

Diabetes-friendly recipes: Low-fat Brownies!

There is a common myth that people with diabetes should have a very strict diet. It is not true. To manage your diabetes you have to eat a healthy balanced diet that contains all the nutrients (proteins, fats, and, most importantly, the...

September 29, 2020

Black Freestyle Libre adhesive patch by Fixic is in!

I bet since you started wearing your Freestyle Libre this was your main question: how to make the sensor stay put. Usually, sensors are meant to be attached to your skin for around 14 days. But with any kind of activities, whether...

September 28, 2020

Consequences of Low Blood Sugar

The main source of energy for our body is glucose. It comes from food, mostly from carbs (products like bread, rice, potatoes, cereal etc.). If glucose (blood sugar) gets lower than normal, a person will feel the symptoms and signs of hypoglycemia...

September 25, 2020

How to choose the right CGM? Dexcom G6 vs Freestyle Libre

There is no ultimate cure for diabetes. Despite it is a chronic disease, it can be perfectly controlled. Most people with diabetes use meters and strips to monitor glucose level on a daily basis. Though, there is another device that is even...

September 24, 2020

Celebrities with diabetes - TOM HANKS

In 2013, the Oscar-wining actor had been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. "I went to the doctor and he said, ‘You know those high blood sugar numbers you’ve been dealing with since you were 36? Well, you’ve graduated. You’ve got type...

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