All Things Diabetes

Running on Resilience: Callum’s Type 1 Diabetes Journey

Running on Resilience: Callum’s Type 1 Diabetes Journey

Jun 20, 2025

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)

5 Things No One Told You About Wearing a CGM in Public (But Should Have)

Jun 20, 2025

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

Why Your Support Matters: Helping Friends with Diabetes

Jun 18, 2025

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

Waterproof? Sweatproof? Kidproof? The Truth About Patch Claims in 2025

Jun 17, 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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Why Freestyle Libre 2 and 3 Readers Are Changing the Game

Why Freestyle Libre 2 and 3 Readers Are Changing the Game

Jun 16, 2025

Living with diabetes means constantly balancing numbers, symptoms, routines, and decisions. And let’s be honest – it’s not always easy to keep up. Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) like the Freestyle...

Why Freestyle Libre 2 and 3 Readers Are Changing the Game

Living with diabetes means constantly balancing numbers, symptoms, routines, and decisions. And let’s be honest – it’s not always easy to keep up. Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) like the Freestyle...

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How to Extend the Life of Your FreeStyle Libre Sensor: Tips and Best Practices - Type Strong

How to Extend the Life of Your FreeStyle Libre Sensor: Tips and Best Practices

Jun 13, 2025

The FreeStyle Libre sensor is a game-changer for people with diabetes, allowing for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) without the hassle of frequent finger pricks. However, like any wearable technology, these...

How to Extend the Life of Your FreeStyle Libre Sensor: Tips and Best Practices

The FreeStyle Libre sensor is a game-changer for people with diabetes, allowing for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) without the hassle of frequent finger pricks. However, like any wearable technology, these...

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