Category Archives: diabetes technology

Keep up the good work (please)

Posted on June 14, 2021 by janekdickinson

Have I mentioned lately how impressed I am with all the work that has been done and is still being done to make life better for people with diabetes? Earlier this year I watched 30-something lectures related to insulin (Insulin100 … Continue reading →

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No Restarts

Posted on December 10, 2019 by janekdickinson

“No restarts” is the message I got after I tried to hack the system because I forgot to bring a new CGM sensor when I was traveling this past summer. I followed the instructions to a T, and it didn’t work. Luckily I … Continue reading →

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CGM coverage

Posted on November 22, 2019 by janekdickinson

Over thirteen years ago it became possible to have a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for personal use and now more and more people are using them. Continuous glucose monitoring (also CGM) has gotten so good (reliable/accurate) that I’m even using … Continue reading →

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Less technology less likely

Posted on April 8, 2019 by janekdickinson

Did you see the LinkedIn article titled, Is the Smartphone Era Ending? Just reading that headline made me think of diabetes technology and chuckle. I’d heard not too long ago that people are worried about the negative effects of screen time … Continue reading →

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