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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 Technology

Diabetes Technology

A Beginner’s Guide to Insulin Pump Infusion Set Options: Finding the Best Fit for You
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A Beginner’s Guide to Insulin Pump Infusion Set Options: Finding the Best Fit for You

Finding the right infusion set is an important part of successful insulin pump therapy. Choosing from different insertion angles and a variety of tubing lengths. The choice is yours!

Can I Swim With Tandem Mobi? Everything You Need to Know
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Can I Swim With Tandem Mobi? Everything You Need to Know

So, you got your new Tandem Mobi insulin pump and you’re ready to make a splash, but there’s one question that’s been floating around in your head: Can I swim with Tandem Mobi?

The twiist Automated Insulin Delivery System: Overview and Key Features
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The twiist Automated Insulin Delivery System: Overview and Key Features

Drumroll, please! The Twiist Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) system received FDA’s golden stamp of approval, and we couldn’t be more pumped (pun totally intended). 

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Niia Signature Patch Pump: CGM and Insulin Pump All-in-One

A CGM and tubeless insulin pump all-in-one device? Yes, please! As someone living with diabetes, spending less coordinating site changes sounds heavenly. Pharmasens’ Niia Signature Patch Pump will be the first of three innovative patch pump options that will be available in the near future.

Insulin Pump Failures & Malfunctions: What is an insulin pump backup plan and when should it be used?
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Insulin Pump Failures & Malfunctions: What is an insulin pump backup plan and when should it be used?

Diabetes, a chronic condition characterized by fluctuating blood sugar levels, demands continuous monitoring and precise insulin delivery. Insulin pumps can offer significant benefits in terms of convenience and accuracy for managing diabetes, but they are not immune to malfunctions, technical issues, or unforeseen circumstances. Continue reading for details on creating a personalized backup plan to provide you with a safety net and peace of mind for uninterrupted insulin delivery.

Omnipod DASH: What are the pros and cons?
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Omnipod DASH: What are the pros and cons?

Omnipod DASH Insulin Management System is a wearable, tubeless insulin pod combined with an external management device. Developed by Insulet Corporation, a leader in tubeless insulin pump technology, the Omnipod DASH System offers a unique and convenient approach to insulin delivery for diabetes management. Unlike traditional insulin pumps, Omnipod DASH utilizes an external tubeless pod that will deliver insulin through a tube into the body that can be used for up to 72 hours before needing to be replaced.

Transitioning to an Automated Insulin Delivery Pump?: Here’s What You Need to Know
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Transitioning to an Automated Insulin Delivery Pump?: Here’s What You Need to Know

In recent years, the field of diabetes technology has experienced significant growth, particularly in the realm of automated insulin delivery systems for individuals requiring intensive insulin therapy. These advances have welcomed an era of insulin delivery through automated features that adapt to changes in blood sugar levels which closely mimics the natural function of the pancreas. The benefits of these systems include a decrease frequency and severity of hypoglycemia, reduce decision making fatigue, and stabilize overnight blood sugars. However, it is important that users that are interested in automated technology establish appropriate expectations so that they understand the advantages and limitations of automated insulin pumps.

The Twiist with Tidepool Loop: Latest Addition to Automated Insulin Pumps
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The Twiist with Tidepool Loop: Latest Addition to Automated Insulin Pumps

On March 18th, 2024, it was announced that Sequal's twiist Automated Insulin Delivery System powered by Tidepool Loop had received 510(k) clearance from the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA).   People with type 1 diabetes are one step closer having an automated insulin delivery device system with a high degree of customization. Continue reading to find out what Tidepool Loop is and what features you can expect to see. 

Automated Insulin Delivery Systems: Advantages and Limitations
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Automated Insulin Delivery Systems: Advantages and Limitations

There have been many advantages to diabetes technology systems over the years. From finger pricking, continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps, and now automated insulin delivery systems, the technological advances can be incredibly beneficial to lowering A1C levels and reducing the time spent on daily diabetes management. Do the advancements with automated insulin delivery systems like those with Tandem t:slim x3, Omnipod 5, or Medtronic MiniMed 770G, mean that you stop thinking about diabetes management altogether? We are laying out all the advantages and disadvantages of these systems below.

To Loop or Not to Loop?: A Closer Look at Omnipod 5
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Omnipod 5: Exploring the Features and Benefits of Automated Insulin Delivery

Omnipod 5 is is the first automated insulin delivery system that is completely tubeless. Keep reading to learn more about the features and benefits of Omnipod 5.