The Diabetes Technology Guide
Insulin pumps, CGMs, AID systems, connected pens and more!
Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs)
The idea of switching diabetes devices can feel intimidating, let alone actually wearing one. This is a common concern for...
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Discover how CGMs improve diabetes management with real-time tracking, alerts, and a helpful CGM chart to choose the right device.
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If you’re feeling unsure about getting started with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), you’re not alone! Building trust in a...
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Discover how to use Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) for better diabetes management with tips, brand overviews, and best practices.
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The data you gain from diabetes technology—like continuous glucose monitors (CGMs)—can be so helpful, but too much data can drive...
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Discover how CGMs help people with diabetes manage blood sugar. Learn about Medicare CGM coverage and how to qualify.
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Insulin Pumps + Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) Systems
DiabetesWise is an initiative from Stanford University School of Medicine and people living with diabetes, dedicated to helping those living...
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Explore how closed-loop pumps transform diabetes care by improving time-in-range, reducing stress and making glucose management simpler for all.
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Discover how to bolus for pizza with an insulin pump. Learn tips and strategies for managing high-carb meals to keep...
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Discover how insulin pumps improve diabetes management. Learn about their benefits, misconceptions and tips to navigate insurance coverage.
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Brad Bergman was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 1981. In 2006, he started using an insulin pump and was...
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Beyond Type 1 interviewed Kiley Luckett, who has type 1 diabetes and uses the MiniMed 780G automated-insulin-delivery system, and Mark...
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Connected Pens, Apps + More!
Connected insulin pens (CIP)—or smart insulin pens—are any reusable injector pens that connect with an app on your phone to...
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Are you unsure of what diabetes data you should be collecting? Or afraid of losing your logbook? Forgetting to log...
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Level One is an interactive mobile game empowering families, caregivers and the newly diagnosed—from carb counting to bolusing.
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SugarPixel is a device by Custom Type One that connects with the Dexcom G6 app or Nightscout app on your...
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Managing diabetes on the go can be a challenging task—especially for those with busy lifestyles. With so many factors to...
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Eli Lilly recently announced the rollout of the Tempo Personalized Diabetes Management Platform, their first connected personalized platform. This platform...
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And I still feel this way 20+ years in...
"In 2018, I went to a panel on invisible illnesses and was surprised by how many people had questions about diabetes. Everyone knew the word, but no one really understood it. That’s when I realized social media could be a way to clear up misconceptions."
Shoutout to Kalex, who you probably know as @typewondiabetes, for opening up to us about how to advocate for yourself and your healthcare.
"In 2018, I went to a panel on invisible illnesses and was surprised by how many people had questions about diabetes. Everyone knew the word, but no one really understood it. That’s when I realized social media could be a way to clear up misconceptions."
Shoutout to Kalex, who you probably know as @typewondiabetes, for opening up to us about how to advocate for yourself and your healthcare.
I’m coming for you Jeff 🫡 #survivor50
You may think it`s "just a joke" but it`s actually a life-threatening barrier to care and diagnosis. Diabetes stigma can make checking blood sugar or taking insulin feel like something to hide or even skip altogether. And it can stall research, delay diagnosis or contribute to misdiagnosis. Representation matters.
You may think it`s "just a joke" but it`s actually a life-threatening barrier to care and diagnosis. Diabetes stigma can make checking blood sugar or taking insulin feel like something to hide or even skip altogether. And it can stall research, delay diagnosis or contribute to misdiagnosis. Representation matters.
Seeing T1D representation on the slopes last weekend🎿
Results came back: I still have diabetes 🩻
(Check with your device company before any x-ray exposure)
Results came back: I still have diabetes 🩻
(Check with your device company before any x-ray exposure)
"That’s what I want my legacy to be—not just the records or the shows or the championships—but being remembered as someone who used his platform to advocate, to push for progress and to help change the future of type 1 diabetes."
Thank you @romeomiller for opening up to us about fatherhood, T1D, and legacy.
"That’s what I want my legacy to be—not just the records or the shows or the championships—but being remembered as someone who used his platform to advocate, to push for progress and to help change the future of type 1 diabetes."
Thank you @romeomiller for opening up to us about fatherhood, T1D, and legacy.
Screaming this from the rooftops of Times Square #diabetesawareness
The kids are alright 🥹
The more we talk about chronic illness, the more we break down stigma and lift each other up. @thediabetesking
The kids are alright 🥹
The more we talk about chronic illness, the more we break down stigma and lift each other up. @thediabetesking
Who are you looking for this Valentine`s Day? 💝
Did you catch this recent episode of #ThePitt bringing visibility to insulin rationing and the reality of diabetes without health insurance? If you or someone you know is struggling to afford insulin, there are resources to help: Getinsulin.org, patient assistance programs, insulin copay cards, and more.
Sources:
Fang, M., & Selvin, E. (2023). Cost-Related insulin rationing in US adults younger than 65 years with diabetes. JAMA, 329(19), 1700. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2023.5747
Casagrande, S. S., Park, J., Herman, W. H., & Bullard, K. M. (2023, December 20). Health insurance and diabetes. Diabetes in America - NCBI Bookshelf. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK597725/
Crawford, S. (2025, November 5). Insulin rationing persists despite policy changes, study shows. Yale School of Medicine. https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/insulin-rationing-persists-despite-policy-changes-study-shows/
#Type1Diabetes #DiabetesAwareness #InsulinAffordability
Did you catch this recent episode of #ThePitt bringing visibility to insulin rationing and the reality of diabetes without health insurance? If you or someone you know is struggling to afford insulin, there are resources to help: Getinsulin.org, patient assistance programs, insulin copay cards, and more.
Sources:
Fang, M., & Selvin, E. (2023). Cost-Related insulin rationing in US adults younger than 65 years with diabetes. JAMA, 329(19), 1700. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2023.5747
Casagrande, S. S., Park, J., Herman, W. H., & Bullard, K. M. (2023, December 20). Health insurance and diabetes. Diabetes in America - NCBI Bookshelf. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK597725/
Crawford, S. (2025, November 5). Insulin rationing persists despite policy changes, study shows. Yale School of Medicine. https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/insulin-rationing-persists-despite-policy-changes-study-shows/
#Type1Diabetes #DiabetesAwareness #InsulinAffordability
Raising T1D awareness one Nick Jonas fan at a time
As a quick reminder, type 1 diabetes is a chronic autoimmune condition that makes the body unable to produce insulin, which is the hormone that regulates blood sugar 💛
Raising T1D awareness one Nick Jonas fan at a time
As a quick reminder, type 1 diabetes is a chronic autoimmune condition that makes the body unable to produce insulin, which is the hormone that regulates blood sugar 💛
Send this to them💉💘
We know you missed them, so we`re back with another Diabetes Icons! Who do you want to see in the next episode? 💛
We know you missed them, so we`re back with another Diabetes Icons! Who do you want to see in the next episode? 💛
Have you ever struggled with body image as it relates to your diabetes? Mackenzie, from Teen Mom & 16 and Pregnant, opens up about her experience in our latest episode of Community Table. Watch it now on our Youtube channel!
And if you or someone you know are struggling to afford your insulin, visit getinsulin.org to see what options are available.
Have you ever struggled with body image as it relates to your diabetes? Mackenzie, from Teen Mom & 16 and Pregnant, opens up about her experience in our latest episode of Community Table. Watch it now on our Youtube channel!
And if you or someone you know are struggling to afford your insulin, visit getinsulin.org to see what options are available.
We do have a pretty great team though 💛
I`m still gonna eat the pizza though 🤷♀️🤷🍕
Looks like we’ll be seeing two T1Ds on the field tomorrow 👀 Good luck, @loganbrown_50
Making the invisible visible @nickjonas
Our boy Nick would never leave us hanging
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