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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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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If you use a diabetes data app—like mySugr, Glooko, Sugarmate or Happy Bob—you’re familiar with the trove of insights you...
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“Be transparent with the people around you about what you need, what you`re living with and even the signs and symptoms they should look out for so they can care for you. It`s ok to be cared for.”
Read the rest of Jackie Hill Perry’s story on our website!
Can someone pause the gossip until my candy kicks in?
diabetes: "every morning you wake up I`ll be there, every night at dinner I`ll be there, every birthday party I`ll be there."
Look at him now #t1dlookslikeme #diabetesawareness #padresbaseball @padres @officialmikeking
For it’s one, two, three stages of type 1 diabetes at the old ball game #diabetesawareness #t1dlookslikeme #sandiegopadres
San Diego got screened!🩸Over 800 people learning more about type 1 diabetes and 200+ screened.
Almost 90% of people diagnosed with type 1 diabetes have no family history of the disease. T1D can affect anyone at any age. A simple blood test can help identify risk before symptoms appear and reduce the chance of a dangerous diagnosis, plus open the door to therapies that could help delay the onset.
Huge thanks to @kingofthehillfoundation, @sdpadresfoundation and @padres!! And shout out to @dexcom for giving Stelos to the first 200 screened to help them understand their glucose 💛
And thank YOU for showing up for early detection!
Several photos by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images
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T1D brides and grooms: tap in and tell us how your blood sugars survived your wedding day
moms with T1D, we see you 💛 Balancing your own health while caring for your kids is a lot to carry, and you’re doing it every day!
Inspired by one of the amazing T1D moms on our Beyond Type 1 team who’s living this reality every day!
T1D parents, what tips and tricks help you balance diabetes and parenting? 👇
Affordable insulin shouldn`t depend on your insurance, employer, or zip code.
Last week, the INSULIN Act cleared the HELP Committee and now heads to the Senate.
It`s not law yet—but it`s an important step forward. 💛
If you or someone you know needs help affording insulin, see cost-saving options at getinsulin.org
105 years after insulin was isolated, the Banting house is still standing strong 💛 Have you been to London, Ontario?
In my opinion, this is a national holiday 🥹💉
If you or someone you love is struggling to afford insulin, visit getinsulin.org
Insulin started as frozen ground pancreas? 105 years ago today, Banting and Best isolated insulin for the very first time.
If you or someone you know is struggling to afford insulin, find cost-saving options at getinsulin.org
Sources:
UMass Diabetes Center of Excellence. (n.d.). Frederick Banting and Charles Best Isolate Human Insulin. In University of Massachusetts Medical School. Retrieved July 23, 2026, from https://www.umassmed.edu/dcoe/diabetes-education/patient-resources/banting-and-best-discover-insulin/
Mazur, A. (2011). Why were “starvation diets” promoted for diabetes in the pre-insulin period? Nutrition Journal, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/1475-2891-10-23
de Groot, K. (2021). 100 years of insulin. In Penn Today. University of Pennsylvania. https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/100-years-insulin
(2023). In Nobelprize.org. https://educationalgames.nobelprize.org/educational/medicine/insulin/discovery-insulin.html
#insulin #diabetesawareness
I never knew how much I wanted to prick my dad`s finger until now
Come hang out with Beyond Type 1 at the Padres game on August 1 and get yourself or your family members screened for type 1 diabetes from 10 am - 12 pm! ️🌭⚾️
Please don`t judge the discarded testing strips in my glucose meter kit 🥲
Reminder: Stories shared are personal experiences, not medical advice. Always talk with your healthcare provider before making changes to your diabetes management 🙂
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