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Published Aug 26, 2022

#743 Bold Beginnings: Stacking

Explore the transformative impact of smart insulin pens and continuous glucose monitors in diabetes care, unravel the complexities of insulin stacking, and discover personalized exercise strategies for managing type 1 diabetes with insights from Scott Benner and Jenny Smith.
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  • Smart Pens

    Smart insulin pens are revolutionizing diabetes management by integrating technology to simplify insulin dosing. highlights the InPen from Medtronic Diabetes, which uses Bluetooth to connect with a mobile app, offering features like dose calculations, tracking, and reminders 1. This innovation reduces the mental burden of managing diabetes, making it easier for users to maintain their health.

    Impen helps take some of the mental math out of your diabetes management.

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    Additionally, Scott encourages listeners to explore the resources available on the Juicebox Podcast, including various series and community support, to enhance their understanding and management of diabetes 2.

       

    CGMs

    Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are another critical tool in diabetes care, providing real-time insights into glucose levels. Scott emphasizes the importance of CGMs in improving insulin dosing accuracy and overall diabetes management 3. These devices allow users to make informed decisions about their health, reducing the risk of complications.

    The defining Diabetes series is amazing, as is the Diabetes pro tip series. You don't want to miss it.

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    By utilizing CGMs alongside educational resources like the Juicebox Podcast, individuals can better navigate the complexities of diabetes management and improve their quality of life.

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