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Welcome to our blog for people with diabetes! The quality of this space is a reflection of the passion and expertise of our authors and their work.

We invite you to explore our authors, topics, and articles—each thoughtfully created to inform and inspire.

03/11/2026

🚀 ABBOTT LISTENED TO PEOPLE WITH DIABETES! AND WE LOVE IT!

We've discovered something exciting in the official Libre DUO user manual — and it's a brilliant example of patient-centered design! 👏
Libre DUO measures BOTH glucose and ketones, but here's the clever part:

🟢 When ketones are normal, you simply see a GREEN indicator. No unnecessary numbers. No extra graphs. No information overload.
🚨 Only when ketones rise above 0.6 mmol/L does the system reveal the actual ketone value, graph, and relevant alerts.

💡 Why is this such a big deal?

People with diabetes already deal with enough numbers, alarms, graphs, and decisions every single day! We don't need MORE data on our screens. We need the RIGHT information at the RIGHT moment.

And that's exactly what Abbott understood.

👏 Congratulations to Abbott for embracing a patient-friendly approach!
🙏 A big thank you to Tim Street for spotting and sharing this important detail!
Less noise. More clarity. Better diabetes technology. 💚

29/10/2026

✈️🔥 TYPE 1 DIABETES AND FLYING AIRCRAFT?! EUROPE IS FINALLY MAKING A MOVE! 💙

This is the kind of news that can change lives! 🤯

In the United States, Brynn, a person living with type 1 diabetes, has obtained a commercial pilot's license!

But what about Europe? This is where things get really exciting!

June 26, 2026 – The European Commission confirmed that regulatory changes are being prepared that could finally open the doors to professional aviation for people with well-controlled insulin-treated diabetes!

The confirmation came from European Commissioner for Transport Apostolos Tzitzikostas.

💙 Imagine a child with type 1 diabetes who dreams of one day flying a aircraft.
Until now, European regulations have effectively kept that dream out of reach.
But now? Those doors may finally be opening!

✈️ Diabetes should not automatically mean the end of a dream.

💬 What do you think? Should people with well-controlled type 1 diabetes be allowed to become professional airline pilots, provided they meet strict medical and aviation safety requirements?

14/10/2026

🚀 BREAKING NEWS: MiniMed Flex is coming to Europe! 🔥💙

The wait is almost over! The new MiniMed Flex insulin pump is rolling out in mid-November 2026! 🎉

At EASD 2026, we learned that the first rollout is planned for 15 markets:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇬🇷 Greece 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇫🇮 Finland 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇦🇹 Austria 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇬🇧 UK 🇮🇱 Israel

🌍 And that's just the beginning! More countries are expected to follow!

💬 Is your country on the list? Are you excited about the MiniMed Flex?

👇 Tell us in the comments!

29/09/2026

👁️💊 A pill instead of injections into the eye?!

It sounds almost too good to be true, but scientists are investigating exactly that. 🔬

A small study of the experimental drug danegaptide showed encouraging early results in diabetic retinopathy — including possible reductions in retinal leakage and swelling.

⚠️ It’s still very early, and much larger studies are needed. But imagine a future where protecting your vision could mean taking a pill instead of repeated injections into the eye. 👁️❤️

Definitely one to watch! 🤞

Source: Science Translational Medicine

16/09/2026

💙 When one great champion recognizes the struggle of another💙

After Alexander Zverev won his first Grand Slam, Novak Djokovic reflected on his journey with type 1 diabetes:

“Knowing what you’ve had to go through with your condition since childhood, and silencing the critics who thought you would never win a Grand Slam, makes this victory even more special and unforgettable.”

Zverev has lived with type 1 diabetes since childhood. Insulin, glucose levels, training, matches – all the things the audience doesn’t see.

And then you step onto the biggest stage in world sport – and win 🎾💉

Diabetes is part of life. But it doesn’t have to define how far you can go 💙

05/09/2026

🔥 MiniMed is entering the patch pump world!

MiniMed Fit — MiniMed’s first tubeless insulin pump — has officially been submitted to the FDA for approval.

It holds up to 300 units of insulin and combines a reusable, rechargeable “brain” with a disposable patch component.

If everything goes according to plan, a U.S. launch is expected in summer 2027. 🇺🇸

Competition in the patch pump market is heating up — and hopefully, people with diabetes will be the biggest winners. 💙

27/08/2026

👁️ Mild Retinopathy Can Improve With Steadier Glucose Levels!

Diabetic retinopathy is a common eye complication of type 1 diabetes, but how mild retinopathy changes over time with modern diabetes care, including technology such as CGM, hasn’t been clear 🧐.

In a study of 113 adults with type 1 diabetes and mild retinopathy, more than half had no visible signs after five years. Those participants had lower A1C levels during follow-ups than those whose retinopathy remained stable or progressed 😀

💡WHY IT MATTERS

If you've been diagnosed with mild diabetic retinopathy, it doesn't mean the condition will steadily get worse over time. The possibility that mild retinopathy may improve or reverse reinforces the importance of managing glucose through regular diabetes care, using tools such as CGM, and receiving regular eye exams based on a personalized schedule with a provider.

-Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics

10/07/2026

🚨 Could your body be trying to tell you something?

Constant thirst, frequent trips to the bathroom, unexplained fatigue, blurry vision, or slow-healing cuts may seem harmless—but they could be early signs of diabetes.

Recognizing these symptoms early can make a huge difference. The sooner diabetes is diagnosed, the sooner you can take steps to protect your health.

👇 Find the full article in the comments.

💙 Awareness saves lives. Share this with someone who might need it.

22/06/2026

🚀🩺 Could Type 1 Diabetes treatment be entering a new era?

While insulin remains the foundation of Type 1 Diabetes management, new therapies such as GLP-1 receptor agonists and GIP-based treatments are showing promising results. 📊✨ Recent studies suggest they may help improve time in range, reduce insulin needs, support weight loss ⚖️, and potentially lower the risk of complications ❤️.

Experts believe the future of T1D care could combine insulin 💉, advanced technology 🤖📱, and innovative therapies 🔬 to achieve better outcomes and improve quality of life 🌟.

🔗💙 Want to learn more about these emerging therapies and what they could mean for the future of Type 1 Diabetes? Check out the full article via the link in the comments below! 👇📖

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20/06/2026

📢 I Never Thought a Small Capsule Could Change My Everyday Life

Living with diabetes often means dealing with challenges that many people don't see. In this inspiring personal story, one person shares how alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) became part of their journey and helped improve their daily quality of life.

💙 Small changes can sometimes make a big difference.

👇 You can read the full story in the comments.

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