Tandem's t:slim G4 insulin pump with CGM
FDA Approves Tandem’s t:slim G4 Insulin Pump with CGM
The U.S. FDA has approved Tandem’s t:slim G4 insulin pump. The t:slim G4 combines features of the t:slim Insulin Pump and Dexcom's G4 PLATINUM CGM System into a single device that is simple to use. The t:slim G4 insulin pump is the only pump that conveniently displays CGM graphs and trend information with current insulin delivery activity together on the home screen to help make informed treatment decisions. Orders for the t:slim G4 Insulin Pump can be placed now with shipments expected to begin in October 2015.
Invisibility of Type 1 Diabetes
The Invisibility of Type 1 Diabetes
Living with Type 1 diabetes is neither a fire walk nor a piece of cake. Pardon the pun. But often it feels like a fire walk. Every day and night watching…
Mini Pepper Nachos
Mini Pepper Nachos
Who says nachos need to be made with tortilla chips? Since both my husband and my kids are big nacho fans, I needed to find a way to make a healthier version. All summer long, we’ve been chomping away on mini peppers and it suddenly occurred to me that they would make a pretty great chip alternative. To my surprise and delight, my kids thought so too. This whole platter did not last long!
Out of Sight Out of Mind? Sending Your Child With Diabetes to College
Letting Go: Sending a Young Adult with Diabetes to College
I remember it like it was a minute ago: that moment I pulled away from the college dorm, leaving my daughter with diabetes in Washington DC, 500 miles from home. I’d spent hours helping her arrange her room, and her diabetes supplies were tucked back under her bed in the cool containers I’d purchased just for them.
Blistered Green Beans
Blistered Green Beans with Spicy Aioli
There are so many ways to serve green beans and some are a little more interesting and tasty than others. Blistering them in a very hot pan with oil…