Climate change affects the environment in many ways: higher temperatures, more heat waves, more forest fires, longer periods of drought, heavier rainfall, worsening air quality… It can also impact human health, and particularly that of people who live with a chronic illness such as type 1 diabetes (T1D). Extreme events related to climate change (e.g., tornadoes, … Read more
Written in 2020, updated in 2023. Even though they are rare, certain emergency situations can arise and require people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) to be ready to leave immediately (e.g., in the case of a fire) or for several days (e.g., during an ice storm, floods). In such cases, it’s better to be … Read more
Getting ready for a trip is exciting! While travelling is often synonymous with vacation and fun, when living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) it also means lugging extra baggage—both literally and figuratively. However, this shouldn’t prevent you from enjoying every minute of your getaway. Whether your trip is going to be active (e.g., biking), work-related … Read more
The best way to manage waste is to avoid producing it in the first place. But that’s easier said than done nowadays. Over-packaging—is everywhere and makes up a significant proportion of waste. Reusable or sustainable products can also be hard to come by. Environmentally conscious people who have type 1 diabetes (T1D) may worry about … Read more
While sorting domestic waste has become a common task, it can still be hard to know how to dispose of waste generated every day by the treatment of type 1 diabetes (T1D), including waste generated by insulin administration and blood sugar measurement. While new treatments and technologies keep appearing on the market, the companies that … Read more
Blood sugar control is a considerable challenge for people with type 1 diabetes (T1D). As many as 42 factors affect blood sugar levels, including some that can hardly be controlled, if at all (e.g., hormonal fluctuations, illness, heat, cold). Did you know that altitude could also influence blood sugar levels? When doing outdoor activities (e.g., … Read more
Summer is officially here, and for people with type 1 diabetes (T1D), this also means a lot of things to remember. Here are some tips and tricks for a beautiful summer. Seven T1D to-do’s Here are a few tips and tricks to help you manage your blood sugar during summer. Stay hydrated This might sound obvious, … Read more
The winter solstice is almost here, and so are cold temperatures and the official beginning of winter. Did you ever think that outdoor temperatures influence your blood sugar levels? If you did, you were right: extreme temperatures can destabilize your blood sugar. Generally, blood sugar levels are lower in the summer and higher in colder … Read more
Research is still needed to precisely understand how summer and temperature changes affect blood sugar levels and its management, here is what is known. The season has many variables that can affect either your blood sugar directly, how your body responds to external factors, or your insulin or diabetes gadgets like pumps. Effects on blood … Read more
Summer is here with its additional challenges, especially when dealing with type 1 diabetes. Hence why our team is launching a blog series where we will be talking about everything related to summer and diabetes, so stay tuned. In this first blog we compiled a list of 5 pertinent strategies to ensure you enjoy your summer … Read more
