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Welcome to Diabetes Management by Skin Grip, your go-to hub for tips, tricks, and real talk on living boldly with diabetes. Whether you’re new to the journey or leveling up your routine, we’ve got fun, helpful advice to keep you feeling strong, confident, and fully in charge.

Diabetes Management

Diabetes Management

How to Make Diabetes More Affordable: Tips to Keep Costs Down
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How to Make Diabetes More Affordable: Tips to Keep Costs Down

Living with diabetes comes with a multitude of challenges, among them the financial strain of being able to afford essential medical supplies and medications. The expenses linked to diabetes care is a significant barrier for individuals striving to maintain their health.This blog post aims to extend a helping hand by providing you with a list of resources and practical tips designed to ease the financial strain of managing diabetes.

Best location for insulin pump infusion sets
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Best location for insulin pump infusion sets

Whether you're a seasoned insulin pump user or new to this form of diabetes management, finding the best placement for insulin pump infusion sets can be challenging. In this blog post, we will discuss methods for choosing the most appropriate sites for each manufacturer, techniques for site rotation, and responses to commonly asked questions.

Why won't my blood sugar go down with an insulin pump?
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Why won't my blood sugar go down with an insulin pump?

Managing blood sugar levels can be a complex task, even with access to advanced technology like insulin pumps. Despite using an insulin pump, you may still experience elevated blood sugar levels. In this blog post, we will explore some of the common causes and offer solutions to help you get your blood sugar back into range.

Omnipod GO: Insulin Pump for Type 2 Diabetes
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Omnipod GO: Insulin Pump for Type 2 Diabetes

Omnipod GO is a wearable basal-only insulin delivery device designed for people with type 2 diabetes ages 18 or older. This new device is a standalone, wearable insulin delivery system that provides a continuous rate of rapid-acting insulin, making it an alternative for people who require basal-only insulin and may not want to administer daily injections. Continuing reading to learn more about Omnipod Go.

What is Tandem Mobi?: Features and Differences
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What is Tandem Mobi?: Features and Differences

Tandem Mobi is an automated insulin pump developed by Tandem Diabetes Care Inc, the same company behind the Tandem t:slim X2. Tandem Mobi introduces multiple innovative features and enhancements that set it apart from the current existing insulin pump options. Keep reading to discover more features about Tandem Mobi and how it differs from current automated insulin pumps.

Painless Removal of Diabetes Device Adhesives: A Guide for Ease and Comfort
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Painless Removal of Diabetes Device Adhesives: A Guide for Ease and Comfort

Living with diabetes often requires the use of various medical devices, such as insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMs). While these diabetes devices have a crucial role in managing this condition, their removal can sometimes be uncomfortable or even painful. However, with the right techniques, you can minimize the amount of discomfort and make the process much more comfortable. In this blog post, we will explore practical tips on how to have a pain-free experience when removing these devices.

Medtronic MiniMed 780G: What’s new with the 780G?
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Medtronic MiniMed 780G: What’s new with the 780G?

One of the latest developments in automated insulin delivery systems is the Medtronic Minimed 780G hybrid closed-loop system, which is now available to the public. This article will take a closer look at the newest features with Medtronic’s latest MiniMed.

iLet Beta Bionic Pancreas: What it is and How it works
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iLet Beta Bionic Pancreas: What it is and How it works

iLet Bionic Pancreas System is a closed-loop system that delivers insulin based on readings from a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) in order to automatically regulate blood glucose levels. Unlike other automated insulin pumps, the iLet system uses lifelong learning to calculate and deliver insulin doses without extensive user input. This blog post will explore the key features and algorithms that make the iLet an innovative update for diabetes technology.

Diabetes Technology: What to Expect in 2023
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Diabetes Technology: What to Expect in 2023

In recent years, there has been a surge in the development and use of technology to help manage diabetes. From continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMs) to hybrid closed loop insulin pump technology, these advancements have revolutionized the way people with diabetes manage their condition. As we enter 2023, we can expect to see even more exciting developments in diabetes technology. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the latest updates and innovations in the world of diabetes management.

Freestyle Libre 2 Plus and Freestyle Libre 3 Integration with Automated Insulin Pumps
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Freestyle Libre 2 Plus and Freestyle Libre 3 Integration with Automated Insulin Pumps

Exciting news was recently announced for Freestyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) users. Freestyle Libre 2 Plus sensor is officially authorized to work with the Tandem t:slim x2 insulin pump. Previously, Freestyle Libre did not not integrate with any automated insulin pumps, but that doesn’t appear to be the case anymore! Abbott, the manufacturer of Freestyle Libre, shared that they are working with Insulet, the manufacturer of Omnipod, to create compatible insulin pump integrations that will be released in the very near future after receiving FDA clearance as well.