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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Tell me I`m not the only one who`s had a workout like this 😭
A reminder that our silent fight with Type 1 Diabetes doesn’t go unnoticed 🥊
The NYC Marathon cheer section without a trending audio 👏🎉
If you want to train with us and the Beyond Type Run team this year, the application is now open! Find it in the link in our bio
And shoutout to our founding presenting partner @dexcom for making this happen.
Diabetes doesn`t define your limits.
"I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2001 at 6 years old. Since then I’ve learned that managing diabetes isn’t just something that happens in the background of life, it’s something you carry with you into every moment.
Into the firehouse.
Into the gym.
And into the ring.
Last Friday I stepped into Madison Square Garden for the FDNY Battle of the Badges, proudly representing firefighters, my city, and the entire Type 1 community.
Living with T1D means constantly balancing numbers, decisions, and discipline. But it also teaches resilience, preparation, and mental toughness.
If there’s one thing I hope people take away from this moment, it’s that diabetes doesn’t define your limits. You can still chase the biggest dreams, step into biggest arenas, and live to the fullest.
This one’s for everyone living with Type 1."
@chrispal5000
I will be testing every liquid I encounter until further notice 🙂↕️
Diabetes care didn’t evolve by accident; Black innovators helped build it.
Who do you want to see in the next roundup?
"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.
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)
"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
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