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FDA Approves the t:flex, Tandem’s Larger Capacity Insulin Pump 
The U.S. FDA has granted the Tandem Diabetes Care clearance to market the t:flex Insulin Pump. At 480 units, the insulin reservoir of the t:flex Pump has the largest capacity currently available in the United States. The t:flex Pump is designed for people who require more than 100 units of U-100 insulin per day, such as teenagers with type 1 diabetes and many people with type 2 diabetes...
Low Carb Wild Mushroom Soup with Crème Fraîche
Wild Mushroom Soup with Crème Fraîche
Wild mushrooms are a wonderful change from the cultivated variety, and they give this soup a lovely, earthy flavour. I found mine at a local farmer’s…
One New Year’s Resolution (on the run)
One New Year’s Resolution (on the run)
Last year, when I registered for the NYC marathon lottery and received my automatic entry message (after registering three years for three years…
Mealtime = Math Time
“Okay, let’s do the math here. There’s 30 milliliters in 1/8 of a cup, so that means there’s 60 milliliters in 1/4 cup. This little container is filled…
Making Life with Diabetes Better in 2015
These 7 Things Will Make Your Life with Diabetes Better in 2015
Fear may very well be the number one complication impacting families of children with diabetes today (and many adults, as well). As we glimpse more into life with diabetes, seeing more glucose trends thanks to tools, hearing more stories thanks to social media, being told more and more to fear… it might be crippling many of us. So how does one vanquish fear?
Animas Vibe Review
Product Review: Animas Vibe Insulin Pump
I was given the opportunity to do a free two-week trial of the Vibe on behalf of A Sweet Life. Having never used an Animas pump before (but nearly all of their competitors), I was particularly excited to see what they’re all about and to get my hands on the first Dexcom G4-integrated pump system.
Garam Masala Short Ribs
Garam Masala Short Ribs
Garam masala might just be one of my favorite spice mixes, with its spicy kick and its sweet undertones. It’s a wonderful complement to any meat or vegetable dish, although it’s not normally paired with short ribs. I did this one day one a whim and slow-braised the ribs after browning and it was delicious. I’ve made it several times since!
Best of 2014 Collage
The 12 Must Read Diabetes Stories of 2014
Mike and I sometimes laugh about the fact that when we started this magazine in 2009, we had some worries that we wouldn’t be able to drum up enough content to sustain it. Turns out, there is so much to write about life with diabetes we can’t come even close to covering it all with our small team.
When Diabetes Makes a Friendship Stronger
When Diabetes Makes a Friendship Stronger
I learned that Tess’ little brother Jeff had been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. My heart broke for their family. How could the people who were so understanding and caring when I was diagnosed be dealing with the same disease in their own family? Still neighbors, my family offered their family as much support as they could during that hard time. The tables had turned.
Just a few of the sweets we have at my house
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas…
It is officially Christmas Eve, and if I’m being perfectly honest, I have far more than visions of sugarplums dancing in my head. Throw some cookies,…