Tools and How To

When it comes to diabetes management there's a lot to consider with equipment. It's easy to get overwhelmed.

When it comes to diabetes management there’s a lot to consider in terms of equipment. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the varying gadgets and manufacturers; it’s time consuming to keep up with the newest technology and medical advancements. Beyond Type 1 is searching out what tools are available and asking what people think of them—we have guides and feedback from other type 1s that will help you make more informed decisions in your care. We’re also talking to the leading developers of cutting-edge equipment and platforms that make the day-to-day management of this disease easier and more efficient. We’re looking forward to the ground-breaking innovators in science to learn about the possibilities of a cure. Here’s the pulse on the biotech world and what it means for type 1.

Practical How-to Guides Equipment Teaching Type 1 to Others Technology Personal Stories

Practical How-to Guides

A Beginner’s Guide to Thriving with Diabetes Now Available—For Free

Beyond Type 1 has introduced A Beginner’s Guide to Thriving with Diabetes—a core resource in its Beyond Diagnosis initiative. A...

Diabetes Holiday Gift Guide

Gone are the days of gifting sugar-free candies that sit untouched until next year. This year give your loved ones...

Guide: How to find LGBTQ-affirming healthcare

Everyone should have access to affirming, supportive doctors and healthcare professionals. Unfortunately, knowledgeable, gender-affirming and LGBTQ-friendly medical care isn’t always...

Open Enrollment Guide: Health Insurance Plan Types

Updated November 2021 for 2022 Open Enrollment. Choosing a health insurance plan doesn’t have to make you shake with fright....

Understanding the Honeymoon Phase in Type 1 Diabetes

A terrible illness struck me a few months after my diagnosis. The story is fairly complicated, but here are the...

Donating Blood With Type 1 Diabetes

Editor’s Note: Get continuous updates about the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) here. According to the American Red Cross, every two seconds someone needs...

Equipment

The Guide to DIY Looping

If you’ve been keeping up with the latest news in the diabetes sphere, you may be familiar with the #wearenotwaiting...

The Medical ID Guide

If the situation ever arises, wearing a medical ID can make sure that you receive the attention and care you...

How Do I Safely Get Rid of My Sharps?

Scrap the Sharps Part of living with type 1 is dealing with the mess it creates: getting continuous glucose monitors...

Test Strip Subscription Guide

Note: This is part of our library of resources in Tools & How-to. Learn more about equipment and read personal reviews here. This list...

T1D Device Malfunctions and What to Do

I remember how my heart began to race, sitting on the six-hour flight from San Francisco to New York, when...

The Evolution of T1D Technology

Considering how quickly type 1 diabetes technology has been advancing over the recent years, it is very easy to get...

Teaching Type 1 to Others

The Guys Guide to Type 1 Diabetes

Editor’s Note: Beyond Type 1 is powered for and by the type 1 diabetes community. If resources like this make...

The Babysitter’s Guide to Type 1 Diabetes