“WHEN YOU ARE DIAGNOSED WITH DIABETES, YOU THINK THIS IS THE END. MY MISSION IS TO PROVE TO OTHERS THAT THIS IS, ON THE REVERSE, THE BEGINNING. THE BEGINNING OF AN EVEN MORE FASCINATING JOURNEY.” Cyril was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 10 years ago. Then he made a strong-willed decision – in spite of…
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After 10 years at Medtronic , Michael DiFiore opened a new chapter in his life and began to travel the world. In this article, Michael shares his story of managing type 1 diabetes while traveling in India. Thank you Michael for a wonderful story and tips that will surely help other people with diabetes while…
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Finally, the cold will pass, the air will be filled with the scent of flowers, and you will be ready to go through things in the closet and clean up the house. How about organizing supplies and cleaning your insulin pump? My pump is usually kept clean as I carry it in a special case.…
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We have collected for you answers to frequently asked questions about using the MiniMed 640G insulin pump in the summer. What should I do if my insulin pump gets sand or salt water? MiniMed 640G insulin pump, when properly installed and connected to the reservoir and tubing, is waterproof (IPX8) to a depth of 3.6…
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Choosing a location for a glucose sensor depends on many factors: clothing, comfort, personal preference, previous experience. It is generally recommended to avoid areas on the body where an infusion set has recently been placed. Most patients choose to place the sensor in the abdomen. But there are those who prefer the upper part of…
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