The Dexcom G6 CAN be restarted! There was a lot of hype when the G6 came out because Dexcom claimed … More
Author: theinsulintype
The Ultimate Holiday (Diabetes) Gift Guide
Surprise you favorite person with diabetes with a super sweet gift! If you’re being sent this link, take the hint!
Your Insulin Pen is NOT Empty
An “empty” insulin pen can have between 10-20 units of insulin still inside! That’s why I decided to start extracting it with a syringe. Find out how:
Setting Diabetes Goals
Do you have diabetes goals? Gain confidence in setting diabetes goals and the skills to reach them!
The Bright Side of Diabetes
Living with type 1 diabetes is not easy and most of the time it really sucks. I lived way too … More
November 2018 Happy Diabetic Challenge
I created the Happy Diabetic Challenge to help create a positive outlook, raise awareness, and provide inclusion for the diabetes … More
Why Standard Deviation is Important: Part Two
In case you missed it, check out my first post on standard deviation, here! It covers what it is, why … More
Why Standard Deviation is Important in Blood Sugar Control
Standard deviation is an incredibly important indicator of health in diabetics, but what is standard deviation (SD)? SD is the … More
Splitting Levemir Basal Insulin
I recently stopped using my insulin pump and went back to MDI. I use vial and syringe now. It was … More
