Category Archives: Lifestyle

How to Get More from Your Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System

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Learn how Continuous Glucose Monitoring serves as a powerful tool for diabetes management and blood sugar control.

Designing a Bathroom That Actively Supports Daily Diabetes Management

Designing a Bathroom That Actively Supports Daily Diabetes Management

Explore the benefits of a bathroom for diabetes management designed for safety, convenience, and long-term health.

FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus and Libre 2 Plus Sensor Replacement: Common Reasons Sensors Fail

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Having issues with your Libre sensor? Discover common FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus and Libre 2 Plus sensor problems, including false lows, sensor errors, and early failures, and when users may need a replacement sensor.

What Your CGM Glucose Trends Are Trying to Tell You

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If you’re using a continuous glucose monitor like the FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensor,  Libre 2 Plus, or Instinct you’re collecting valuable data every single day. But numbers alone aren’t the goal—understanding the patterns behind those numbers is where real progress happens. Let’s break down what your glucose trends may be telling you—and how to […]

5 Tips to Get the Most Accurate Readings from Your Libre CGM

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Continuous glucose monitoring has transformed how people manage their glucose levels, especially with advanced systems like the FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus and FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus. But even the best technology works best when used correctly. If you’ve ever questioned a reading or noticed unexpected fluctuations, you’re not alone. Here are five practical ways to […]

A Modern Guide to Kitchen Renovations That Actually Support Healthier Blood Sugar

Guide to Kitchen Renovations for Healthier Blood Sugar

Major kitchen renovations for people with diabetes can be designed to do more than look good—they can make the healthy choice the easy choice, even on tired weeknights. In diabetes management, consistency often beats intensity: small, repeatable behaviors around meals and portions add up. A well-planned kitchen can remove friction from those behaviors—so you cook […]

Women: How to Set Attainable Weight Loss Goals

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Losing weight is challenging for many people, but it can be especially difficult for women. That’s because women tend to gain weight differently than men, and they have different health concerns. That’s why women need to take a different approach to weight loss. Today, I presents some tips to help you get started and achieve your […]

The Calm, Efficient Way to Prep Meals When Life Gets Busy

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Discover the benefits of meal prep for diabetes management. Plan and prepare meals ahead to reduce food stress effectively.

A Big Step Forward in Diabetes Technology: Libre 3 Plus + t:slim X2 Integration

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Managing diabetes is a daily balancing act — and every advance in technology that simplifies it can make a real difference. That’s why the latest announcement from Abbott and Tandem Diabetes Care is such welcome news: the FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensor is now fully compatible with the t:slim X2 insulin pump (with Control-IQ+), giving […]

Why Every Libre Sensor User Should Consider the MirTouch Adhesive Patch

Why Every Libre Sensor User Should Consider the MirTouch Adhesive Patch

If you use a Freestyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensor, you already know how valuable—and sometimes vulnerable—these sensors can be. They provide real-time glucose data, personalized insights, and a level of freedom that traditional finger-stick testing can’t match. But despite all of their benefits, Libre sensors have one common weakness: they can come loose […]