diaTribe

diaTribe is an online platform dedicated to supporting individuals with diabetes. It operates under The diaTribe Foundation's goal of enhancing the well-being of those living with this condition.

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How To Help Keep Your Insulin (and Other Diabetes Meds) Cool

1 week ago | diatribe.org | Paul Heltzel

With summer approaching, it's a perfect time to consider how to protect your insulin and other medicines so they work as they should. Heat can cause damage to insulin and other temperature-sensitive medicines. That’s why taking a few precautions now can avoid problems – including unpredictable blood sugar levels. There are a number of simple and inexpensive ways to protect your medications so you can get outdoors, travel, or just relax in the sun.
4 Tips for Keeping CGM Readings at a Glance

2 months ago | diatribe.org | Paul Heltzel

One of the great things about continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is the ability to quickly see your blood sugar levels — and where they’re headed. But it’s not always practical to pull out your phone, especially when driving, resting, or in the middle of a meeting or conversation. I'm a longtime CGM user, and I find being able to quickly glance and see my numbers instead of unlocking my phone each time saves time and feels less burdensome.
Diabetes Technology Highlights from ATTD 2025

Mar 24, 2025 | diatribe.org | Paul Heltzel

Control-IQ+ rolls out for type 1 and type 2 AID usersTandem recently launched its next-generation algorithm, Control-IQ+, for people ages 2 and older with type 1 diabetes and adults with type 2 diabetes. Control-IQ+ works with both the Tandem Mobi and t:slim X2 pumps; existing users can now upgrade their AID systems on Tandem’s website here.
Research Shows Benefits of Tirzepatide for Type 1 Diabetes and Obesity

Mar 24, 2025 | diatribe.org | Anna Brooks

A new study shows that long-term use of tirzepatide in people with type 1 diabetes and overweight or obesity resulted in significant weight loss as well as marked improvements in A1C, time in range, and risk factors for heart and kidney disease.
New Diabetic Macular Edema Treatment Reduces Monthly Visits to Twice a Year

Mar 12, 2025 | diatribe.org | Paul Heltzel

diaTribe is a non-profit organization providing free cutting-edge diabetes management tips from diet and exercise, to ways to avoid diabetes complications.
Diabetes Community Provided Lifeline in Aftermath of LA Fires

Mar 3, 2025 | diatribe.org | Paul Heltzel

During the LA wildfires, some residents evacuated with only the supplies they had on hand. A new short film shows how organizers collected supplies to support them. When wildfires overtook parts of Los Angeles, residents like Abbott Krieger couldn't return home to retrieve vital diabetes supplies. Krieger, a retired neurosurgeon, was turned away by emergency responders as he neared his house in Pacific Palisades and had only the insulin in his pump.
Garcelle Beauvais' Haitian Roots Are the Driving Force Behind the RHOBH Star's Mission to Help Humanity (Exclusive)

Feb 20, 2025 | diatribe.org | Olivia Jakiel |Kelsey Barberio

Garcelle Beauvais is many things: an actress, a mother, a reality TV star, a friend and an advocate, to name a few. Her newest title, Parade Changemaker, is one she holds close to her heart — and for which she gives credit to her Haitian roots. "Coming from Haiti and living in Haiti really shaped me into who I am because we really didn't have a lot," the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star exclusively tells Parade. "But when I was little, I didn't realize I didn't have a lot.
Rising Above the Bias: Let’s Talk About Diabetes

Feb 18, 2025 | diatribe.org | Anna Brooks

Stigma is, unfortunately, not new for many people living with diabetes. In fact, more than 70% of adults and 98% of children with diabetes report experiencing stigma, which can have profound effects on both mental and physical health. While stigma may be all too familiar for those living with the condition, people without diabetes may not realize how damaging a joke or offhand remark can be.
Fully Closed Loop: Automated Insulin Delivery Takes the Next Step

Jan 27, 2025 | diatribe.org | Paul Heltzel

Current makers of automated insulin delivery (AID) systems, university researchers, and some members of the diabetes community are testing and refining next-generation systems that allow you to skip meal announcements and other user input. The approach reduces diabetes management stress, said experts who research the systems and users who have tried them.
diaTribe Reviews: Lingo by Abbott

Jan 13, 2025 | diatribe.org | Anna Brooks

Curious about Abbott’s Lingo? So were we. Lingo is an over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for people without diabetes looking to learn more about their metabolic health. Following Dexcom’s Stelo, Lingo is the second over-the-counter CGM to be approved by the FDA. Like other CGM devices, Lingo provides real-time blood sugar data that can provide insights into how factors like food and exercise impact glucose levels.