All Things Diabetes
Why some skin types react differently to the same patch
Ever met someone who wears the same CGM brand, same patch, with the same prep routine... But they've never had an issue. Meanwhile, you’re stuck dealing with redness, bumps, or...
Why some skin types react differently to the same patch
Ever met someone who wears the same CGM brand, same patch, with the same prep routine... But they've never had an issue. Meanwhile, you’re stuck dealing with redness, bumps, or...
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How CGM Users Are Preventing Skin Burn: Community Hacks That Work
Wearing a CGM should feel like second nature, not a second skin that burns. But for plenty of people living with diabetes, the struggle is real. Red patches. Blistering. Itching...
How CGM Users Are Preventing Skin Burn: Community Hacks That Work
Wearing a CGM should feel like second nature, not a second skin that burns. But for plenty of people living with diabetes, the struggle is real. Red patches. Blistering. Itching...
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Running on Resilience: Callum’s Type 1 Diabetes Journey
When Callum Stephenson was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) in May 2024, life changed in an instant. At just 25 years old, and in the middle of marathon training,...
Running on Resilience: Callum’s Type 1 Diabetes Journey
When Callum Stephenson was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) in May 2024, life changed in an instant. At just 25 years old, and in the middle of marathon training,...
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5 Things No One Told You About Wearing a CGM in Public (But Should Have)
So, you've started wearing a CGM and you’re adjusting to the tech, the data, and the skin routines. But here’s what most guides won’t tell you: wearing a CGM in...
5 Things No One Told You About Wearing a CGM in Public (But Should Have)
So, you've started wearing a CGM and you’re adjusting to the tech, the data, and the skin routines. But here’s what most guides won’t tell you: wearing a CGM in...
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Why Your Support Matters: Helping Friends with Diabetes
Supporting a diabetic friend isn’t about grand gestures – it’s about understanding the daily demands of diabetes and offering steady, informed support. From navigating continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) to managing...
Why Your Support Matters: Helping Friends with Diabetes
Supporting a diabetic friend isn’t about grand gestures – it’s about understanding the daily demands of diabetes and offering steady, informed support. From navigating continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) to managing...
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Waterproof? Sweatproof? Kidproof? The Truth About Patch Claims in 2025
If your CGM patch has ever peeled off after a swim or given up mid-summer jog, you're not imagining it. In 2025, many CGM accessories are marketed as waterproof, sweatproof,...
Waterproof? Sweatproof? Kidproof? The Truth About Patch Claims in 2025
If your CGM patch has ever peeled off after a swim or given up mid-summer jog, you're not imagining it. In 2025, many CGM accessories are marketed as waterproof, sweatproof,...
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