I learned about a trial with Medtronic's iPro, a clinical version of a CGM, that's inserted in the endocrinologist's off…
Articles by Robin Cacopardo
How To Prepare Your Teen With Diabetes for AP Exams
It's AP exam season, aka a year's worth of learning crammed into one three hour test. It's a challenge for every student…
I Let Diabetes Stop Me But Now That’s Changing
After five years of being tied to diabetes 24/7, I realize it is time for me to give myself permission to follow my own …
Snowboarding With An Artificial Pancreas
Type Zero Technologies' chief mathematician, Dr. Boris Kovatchev, reached out to Riding on Insulin to gauge interest in…
People Who “Get” Diabetes
She brought Kate a gift basket of juice boxes and other low treats. She got it. I didn’t need to explain a thing. Reflec…
Alyssa’s Promise: How to Drive Safely with Diabetes
While aware of the impact of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) on the ability to drive, they were not aware that driving wi…
Type Zero: Taking the Artificial Pancreas to the Next Level
We are excited to learn that based on the ten years of clinical trials at UVA, a new startup, Type Zero, is taking the i…
Country Music Star Eric Paslay Talks About Life with Diabetes
If one word sums up how rising country music artist and songwriter, Eric Paslay feels these days it’s “grate…
10 Tips for Parents of High School Freshmen With Type 1 Diabetes
As your teen with Type 1 diabetes transitions to high school, it's hard to balance letting go and keeping a watchful eye…
How I Keep My Teen with Type 1 Diabetes Happy in the Summer
I need to remember that communication isn’t just about me telling her what to do, but actually listening to what she has…
