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Real-life CGM readings in December: What changes and why

December has a way of turning your usual routines upside down. One week you are eating balanced meals at your desk, a...

December 17, 2025

Alcohol at Christmas: what CGM users should know before celebrating

Christmas tends to change people’s eating and drinking rhythm. Lunch turns into dinner, snacks appear without warning...

December 16, 2025

Holiday stress and your glucose levels: what your CGM might show in December

December is known for celebration, yet it also brings one of the biggest emotional loads of the year. Travel plans, f...

December 12, 2025

Tyson Major: Turning Type 1 Diabetes into a mission of strength and community

In 2017, Tyson Major’s life changed forever. At 30 years old, after weeks of feeling unwell and not recognising the s...

December 11, 2025

Flying home for Christmas with your CGM: what to pack for stress-free travel

Christmas travel can feel exciting, chaotic, and exhausting all at once. When you live with diabetes, that mix of cro...

December 09, 2025

How long should a CGM patch last through Christmas travel & festivities?

If you have ever started the Christmas holidays feeling excited but secretly worried about your CGM patch lifting, pe...

December 05, 2025

Intermittent fasting 2.0: What your CGM data really says

Many people try intermittent fasting with the expectation of smooth, predictable glucose lines. But once you start ch...

December 03, 2025

Five tips & tricks to protect your Dexcom G6 sensor (+ bonus tip)

If you’ve ever had your Dexcom G6 sensor peel off halfway through its wear time, you’ll know how frustrating that can...

November 27, 2025

When managing your diabetes becomes exhausting — and how tech + habits ease it

Disclaimer: The information in this article is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for medical advi...

November 25, 2025

The silent damage: how high glucose affects your heart before symptoms show

If you’ve been living with diabetes for a while, you’ll know how easy it is to focus on your numbers – the graphs, al...

November 21, 2025

Hidden sugars in “healthy” foods: What to spot on labels

You’ve done everything right – balanced meals, exercise, even a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to stay on track. Ye...

November 19, 2025

Safe driving with diabetes: CGM alerts, snacks, and what to keep in your car

If you live with diabetes, you already juggle a lot—food, activity, glucose checks, maybe medication timing. Add driv...

November 18, 2025

From TikTok to trust: how CGM users are changing diabetes perception online

Scroll through TikTok or Instagram for a few minutes and you’ll probably see it — a small round sensor tucked under a...

November 17, 2025

Dehydration and diabetes: how water intake affects your CGM

Ever had your CGM spike on a day when you haven’t eaten much? You’re not alone. It often happens after time outdoors,...

November 12, 2025

Ozempic gets first-of-its-kind approval for kidney disease in type 2 diabetes (Australia update)

If you’re living with type 2 diabetes, kidney health is probably one of those quiet worries that never quite leaves y...

November 10, 2025

Implantable glucagon devices: A safety net for nighttime lows

If you’ve ever woken up at 2am just to check a glucose reading, you know the feeling. The house is quiet, everyone’s ...

November 07, 2025

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