Can You Prefill Insulin Syringes? How Long are they Good For?
Prefilling insulin syringes is common practice among diabetes nurses and patients. But is it safe? How to do it properly? How to store your preloaded syringes?
Tips for Hiking with Diabetes: How to Keep Your Insulin Cool and Stay Safe on the Trail
Hiking can be a great way to enjoy the outdoors and get some exercise. However, taking precautions to stay safe and healthy while hiking is essential. Here are some tips...
Traveling with diabetes: How to Plan, Pack, and Fly!
Essential tips for traveling with diabetes. How to plan, pack, and manage your diabetes during travel. Checklist and pre-departure advice on travel insurance for diabetics. Advice on carrying insulin and navigating TSA regulations with diabetes supplies. And more tips for safe travels with diabetes!
Traveling With Insulin Needles on a Plane: What You Should Know
If you're a person with diabetes who needs to take insulin injections, then you know that traveling can be a bit of a challenge. You need to ensure that you...
How to shower or swim with an insulin pump?
Unless you have a waterproof insulin pump, you must take extra precautions to protect your device from water when showering, bathing, or swimming.
How to Sleep with an Insulin Pump?
How to sleep with an insulin pump? What happens if I roll onto it? What if it unplugs? Will it be comfortable? What if I get tangled up in the tubing or accidentally pull out the infusion set while asleep?
All you Need to Know about Diabetes Camps for Kids & for Adults!
Diabetes day camps, Diabetes summer camps for kids, Family camps, Type 1 youth camps, or Type 2 diabetes boot camps: there's a camp for every diabetic! Everything you need to know to choose the best diabetes camp for you.
What to do if you run out of insulin?
Running out of insulin frightens every insulin-dependent diabetic. Whether your insulin has gone bad or your prescription has expired, what should you do in case you run out of insulin?Â
Can Insulin Go Bad? How To Tell And Symptoms To Watch For!
Explore the signs and symptoms of bad insulin and learn how to properly store and handle your insulin pens and vials to prevent them from going bad. Understand the risks associated with bad insulin and learn how to tell if your insulin is bad.
Can Insulin Pumps go Through X-ray & Metal Detectors at the Airport?
Would your Medtronic, Omnipod, Ascu-check, or Tandem insulin pump be damaged if it goes through x-ray machines, metal detectors, or full-body scanners? All you need to know about insulin pumps at airport security screening!
TSA Regulations for Diabetics: Traveling with Diabetes Supplies & Insulin
25 questions answered about TSA regulations & flying with diabetic supplies. Can you take insulin on the plane? What about diabetic needles & syringes? Can CGMs and insulin pumps go through metal detectors & X-ray machines?
A Complete Guide About Trulicity Refrigeration and Room Temperature Storage to Keep Your Pens Effective!
Essential tips for storing Trulicity pens at home and while traveling. Learn about proper storage, refrigeration, temperature control, and how to ensure Trulicity's effectiveness whether you're at home or on the go.Â
