Beta Bionics, a pioneering leader in diabetes-management technology, has announced a strategic partnership with Abbott to integrate their iLet Bionic Pancreas with Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus continuous glucose monitor (CGM). This collaboration aims to simplify and enhance the way people with type 1 diabetes manage their condition. What is the iLet Bionic Pancreas? The […] The post Beta Bionics Partners with Abbott to Integrate iLet Bionic Pancreas with FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus appeared first on Beyond Type 1 ..read more

Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) can be life-saving to people with diabetes who use them to track and manage blood sugar levels, improve their A1Cs over time and their overall quality of life. CGMS help track and manage blood-sugar levels over time and improve time in range, A1C, and quality of life. In the past, most […] The post Does Medicare Cover Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs)? appeared first on Beyond Type 1 ..read more

Join Heather Nielsen, LPC, CHWC, for “A Mindful (Half) Day with Diabetes Sangha,” a transformative mindfulness meditation retreat. “A Mindful (Half) Day with Diabetes Sangha” will be led by Heather Nielsen, LPC, CHWC, and a person living with type 1 diabetes since 1997. This retreat takes place on Sunday, September 8, 2024, from 8 am […] The post A Mindful (Half) Day with Diabetes Sangha appeared first on Beyond Type 1 ..read more

In a significant development for diabetes care, Embecta Corp. has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its groundbreaking disposable insulin-delivery system, designed for adults with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This innovative system features a tubeless patch pump with a 300-unit insulin reservoir, making it particularly suitable […] The post FDA Approves Embecta’s New Insulin-Delivery System for Both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes appeared first on Beyond Type 1 ..read more

This article suggests five strategies to manage after-meal blood-sugar spikes with fast-acting insulin. Having diabetes requires a delicate juggling of diet, medications, and physical activity to maintain healthy blood-sugar levels. Blood-sugar spikes that occur after meals can be particularly challenging to control. Learning to quickly manage these blood-sugar spikes—or prevent them altogether—can be the key […] The post Five Ways to Manage After-Meal Blood-Sugar Spikes with Fast-Acting Insulin appeared first on Beyond Type 1 ..read more

Managing blood sugar and diabetes is crucial for preserving your general health. So is remembering where you came from while preserving the cultural and traditional aspects of your diet. In this article, we will discuss how to eat your culture’s foods while managing diabetes. Understanding the Impact of Culture on Diabetes Management Managing diabetes can […] The post How to Eat Your Culture’s Foods While Managing Diabetes appeared first on Beyond Type 1 ..read more

Traveling while living with diabetes can be quite stressful, especially when you are faced with new foods and types of nutrition labeling. Here, we go over some things that you should keep in mind about carb counting and the front-labeling system implemented in several Latin American countries. We hope that this information is useful for […] The post Understanding Nutrition Labels in Latin America appeared first on Beyond Type 1 ..read more

The Simplera™ continuous glucose monitor (CGM) was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on August 7, 2024. According to a press release from Medtronic, Simplera™ is Medtronic’s first disposable, all-in-one CGM, and is changing the way people manage diabetes with its: Compact size Ease of use Elimination of the need for overtape. Simplera™ […] The post Medtronic Announces FDA Approval of Simplera™ CGM and Global Partnership with Abbott appeared first on Beyond Type 1 ..read more

Kiley Luckett was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes over 20 years ago. Beyond Type 1 spoke with Kiley, a MiniMed 780G user, to discuss how using the automated insulin delivery (AID) system from Medtronic can improve diabetes management and positively impact mental health. The post Kiley Luckett Discusses How an Automated-Insulin-Delivery (AID) System Helps Her Mental Health appeared first on Beyond Type 1 ..read more

Effectively managing diabetes involves a comprehensive approach that includes utilizing basal insulin for optimal blood-sugar control and monitoring fasting-plasma-glucose levels. In this article, we will cover: What is fasting plasma glucose? What is basal insulin? How does basal insulin work? What are the benefits of basal insulin? How does basal insulin impact fasting plasma glucose? […] The post What is the Connection Between Basal Insulin and Fasting Plasma Glucose? appeared first on Beyond Type 1 ..read more