Dan Trecroci

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Content Marketing Manager and Writer at Beyond Type 1

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How to Navigate the Holidays with the MiniMed™ 780G System

Dec 16, 2024 | beyondtype1.org | Dan Trecroci

The holidays are a time for celebration, family, and indulgent meals. Managing diabetes, however, doesn’t have to dampen the fun. With the MiniMed 780G system—an automated insulin delivery (AID) system—you can enjoy high-carb/high-fat holiday favorites like casseroles, pies, latkes, sweet potato pie, and more. Whether it’s Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, the MiniMed 780G system helps keep your blood sugar levels on track, so you can focus on enjoying the season.
How a Connected Insulin Pen Can Get You and Your Diabetes Management Through the Holidays

Dec 10, 2024 | beyondtype1.org | Dan Trecroci

The holiday season is all about celebration, family, and joy—with a little chaos sprinkled in for good measure! Between carb-heavy meals and hectic schedules, managing blood sugar can feel like decorating a wobbly tree—but a connected insulin pen can help steady the branch. Connected insulin pens—or “smart” insulin pens—can swoop in like the hero of your holiday story, helping you manage diabetes with ease—and maybe even a touch of holiday magic.
Insulin Dosing 101: A Quick Reference Guide

Dec 3, 2024 | beyondtype1.org | Dan Trecroci

If you use insulin to manage diabetes, it’s normal to have questions about which option is best and how to use it. This quick and easy guide will help you understand the different types of insulin, how long they last in your body, and the best time to take them. Whether you’re just starting out or want to learn more about the different types of insulin, you’ll find helpful information here to take better care of your health.
Medtronic Receives FDA Clearance for Smart MDI System with New InPen App

Nov 22, 2024 | beyondtype1.org | Dan Trecroci

On November 20, 2024, Medtronic received FDA clearance for its latest InPen app. This advancement sets the stage for the launch of Medtronic’s Smart MDI system, which pairs the innovative app with the new Simplera continuous glucose monitor (CGM). The Medtronic Smart MDI system is the first to provide real-time, personalized dosing recommendations, addressing missed or inaccurate mealtime insulin doses.
Big Changes to Medicare Part D in 2025: What You Need to Know

Nov 21, 2024 | beyondtype1.org | Dan Trecroci

Eli Lilly and Company is helping patients and caregivers understand important changes to Medicare Part D—set to begin in 2025. To help explain the changes, Lilly field teams will provide brochures to doctors’ offices that can help easily explain the changes to patients and their caregiversMedicare Part D helps seniors pay for prescription medicines. In 2025, three major changes aim to make medications more affordable and accessible.
Insulet Adds FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus to Omnipod 5 Compatibility

Nov 21, 2024 | beyondtype1.org | Dan Trecroci

Already compatible with Dexcom’s G6 and G7 continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) System is now compatible with Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus CGM sensor in the United States. This integration, announced by Insulet, makes the Omnipod 5 the most connected tubeless AID system in the U.S., offering diabetes patients greater flexibility in managing their condition.
Earlier Type 2 Diabetes Diagnoses Linked to Higher Dementia Risk

Nov 20, 2024 | beyondtype2.org | Dan Trecroci

The younger a person is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, especially those with obesity, the higher their risk of developing dementia later in life, according to a November 13, 2024 study published in PLOS One. Researchers at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing in New York City state that being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes before age 50 significantly increases the risk of developing dementia. The findings highlight a troubling trend as type 2 diabetes becomes more common in younger adults.
Oura Ring Teams Up with Dexcom to Help People Understand Their Health

Nov 19, 2024 | beyondtype1.org | Dan Trecroci

The Oura Ring, which tracks things like sleep, heart rate, and activity, is joining forces with Dexcom. The companies will integrate their products’ data, simplifying insights into how sleep and exercise impact blood sugar. People who use both the Oura Ring and Dexcom’s continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) will be able to track and understand their health better.
Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) Best Practices for the Holidays

Nov 18, 2024 | beyondtype1.org | Dan Trecroci

Ah, the holidays! A season of festive gatherings, spirited celebrations, and enough indulgence to make your stretchy pants essential. During the holidays, eating and drinking habits take a holiday of their own. For people with type 1 diabetes, all the food and festivities can disrupt blood sugar.
A Beginner's Guide to Thriving with Diabetes Now Available-For Free

Nov 15, 2024 | beyondtype1.org | Dan Trecroci

Beyond Type 1 has introduced A Beginner’s Guide to Thriving with Diabetes—a core resource in its Beyond Diagnosis initiative. A Beginner’s Guide to Thriving with Diabetes is a downloadable guide—available in English and Spanish for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes—that you can read on your phone or print out. The resource explains the basics of managing diabetes post-diagnosis in a simple, easy-to-understand way.