My name is Jaime, and I’m a Medtronic employee and #MedtronicChampion who’s had type 1 diabetes since I was 3 years old.
Diabetes is hard. College is hard.
My name is Caitlin and, as a recent college grad living with type 1 diabetes, I can tell you that combining both can be very overwhelming.
Sunblock? Check.
Towel? Check.
Change of clothes? Check.
The Fourth of July is a great time to celebrate our nation's independence with friends and family, outdoor activities, and (of course) food. As Americans, this is a holiday where we traditionally love to go big.
Summertime often means higher temps, humidity, and water activities, all of which can make it trickier to get your continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and infusion set to stick.Try not to sweat it.
If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with diabetes, you’ve probably heard the term “bolus” or “bolusing” come up along the way, whether in conversations with a healthcare provider or even among your own personal research.
