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Newly Diagnosed Type 1 as an Adult

Newly Diagnosed Type 1 as an Adult

Most people still think type 1 diabetes is something children get. The reality is that around half of all type 1 diagnoses now happen in adulthood — sometimes in your...

First Sensor Change: A Survival Guide for New T1D Parents

First Sensor Change: A Survival Guide for New T...

The first sensor change is one of those small milestones that hits harder than you expect. By the time you're staring at the applicator on the kitchen table, you've already...

How to keep your CGM sensor on while swimming

How to keep your CGM sensor on while swimming

A practical UK guide to keeping your Freestyle Libre, Dexcom or Omnipod sensor on through pools, sea swims and showers. Honest advice on what actually works, what doesn't, and where...

How to celebrate a diaversary with SmileSensors - cgm patches and insulin pumps.

To Diaversary or Not to Diaversary: Celebrate Y...

Celebrate your Type 1 diabetes milestone with Smile Sensors Diaversary CGM & insulin pump patches. Fun, practical, and perfect for your journey!

Spinning Plates - The Day Everything Changed

Spinning Plates - The Day Everything Changed

The day my child was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, I was handed a plate—one that wasn’t optional and couldn’t be dropped. Managing diabetes is a 24/7 responsibility, filled with...