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Implantable "Tea-bags"

Implantable "Tea-bags"

Care for a tea, Sir? Madam? Cause this tea can definitely help a Diabetic. What am I talking about? I'm talking about the recently funded and researched project known as the "implantable tea bags". They can detect glucose levels and be able to release insulin into

T1D: Travel & Flight Tips

T1D: Travel & Flight Tips

(Source to KNaviation [https://www.knaviation.net] for Photo)Traveling abroad again? Or perhaps it's your first time travelling on that scary but fascinating machine that soars over the sky? Let's cut the chit chat and get straight to the point, there is always a few

iWatch - Possibilities for Diabetics

iWatch - Possibilities for Diabetics

So I was excitedly watching the Apple WWDC, hoping again that the non-invasive blood glucose monitoring may finally be available. Allow me to explain what this is about. As you can see by the name of "non-invasive", it has been spread for years now that Apple has been

Living with Medtronic - Zürich, Switzerland

Living with Medtronic - Zürich, Switzerland

Switzerland, on the other hand. Has been quite great so far for my Diabetes and supplies. First of all, please be aware that health insurance IS REQUIRED, however it is all based on companies instead of national insurance. So the price of which you pay differs by company. Sadly, as

Living with Medtronic - Guangzhou, China

Living with Medtronic - Guangzhou, China

Living in China with Diabetes. I cannot speak for China overall, as I've only lived in 3 cities there during my teenage years. However, I've stayed in Guangzhou for a big majority of my time, hence we will pop into there for more info! Similar to

Living with Medtronic - Taichung, Taiwan

Living with Medtronic - Taichung, Taiwan

Taiwan, one of my beloved homelands. Generally, and sadly Taiwan isn't exactly a great place for Diabetics, type 1 or 2. As a Type 1, especially ones using the pump. You'll need to purchase everything through either one of the major hospitals that works with Medtronic,

Diabetes: FAQ Answered!

Diabetes: FAQ Answered!

Alright, let's cut to the chase. Over the 18+ years of having Diabetes. Everytime I mention I have it, I'm usually bombared with numerous questions, that Diabetics may feel are absolutely retarded. But rest assured, they are not. The difference between what a Diabetic is or

Personal T1D Frustrations..

Personal T1D Frustrations..

There are several general medical and physical complications as a Diabetic, no matter type 1 or 2. Of course, however... I will generally be focused on T1D as I am personally affected by it. Allow me to list them out for easier readability (beware.. it's gonna be a

Living with Medtronic - Tokyo, Japan

Living with Medtronic - Tokyo, Japan

[https://500px.com/photo/100835223/n-by-rita-wen]I've been a rather loyal user of Medtronic Minimed Insulin pumps since the age of 10. With experiences of facing them in HongKong, Taiwan, China, Japan and now Switzerland. But today, let's get to the main city: Tokyo, Japan. First

Blood sugar testing – Daily…

Blood sugar testing – Daily…

So one of the things a diabetic has to do DAILY.. And not just once but multiple times a day… is the “blood testing” procedures. A typical schedule: * Wake up.. * *TEST* * Have breakfast & Inject insulin * Perhaps 30 mins to an hour after breakfast.. * *TEST* * then… before lunch * *TEST* * 30

T1D & T2D : Differences

T1D & T2D : Differences

There is actually quite a difference between the two. And as a Type 1, I’ve been falsely accused of many things before which I will cover up to right away! Anyhow, lets get right to it: Type 1: As mentioned, yes I am Type 1 and hence definitely have

Diabetroduction

Diabetroduction

Hello ____________ (please insert your name), Pleased to meet you, and welcome to my Diabetic or T1D Survivor Blog~ Call me Rita, and here is a short introduction to how I began my T1D journey and also the reasonings for this blog: I was officially diagnosed at the age of 8,