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Sick Days & Spiky Sugars: When the Flu Thinks It’s in Charge 
Education / Humor Posted on: June 30, 2025July 23, 2025

Sick Days & Spiky Sugars: When the Flu Thinks It’s in Charge 

It starts with a tickle in your throat. Then comes the sneezing. Then—WHAM—you’re full-blown sick. And just when you think your only problem is using half a box of tissues in five minutes, your CGM decides to …

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ADA Scientific Sessions Tech Updates
Education / Tech & Tools Posted on: June 28, 2025July 23, 2025

ADA Scientific Sessions Tech Updates

The American Diabetes Association’s 85th Scientific Sessions were held last weekend, and I promised I would write another review devoted to diabetes tech. If you’re interested in fewer finger pricks and more freedom, there was a lot …

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ADA Sci Sessions Review
Education / Tech & Tools Posted on: June 24, 2025July 23, 2025

ADA Sci Sessions Review

Last weekend was the American Diabetes Association’s Scientific Sessions, the world’s largest diabetes conference – it’s a chance to find out about the latest and greatest advances in diabetes treatment, research, and tech. I did not attend; …

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“No, You Can’t Catch Diabetes From a Hug”
Education / Humor / Perspectives Posted on: June 9, 2025July 23, 2025

“No, You Can’t Catch Diabetes From a Hug”

A Public Service Story Featuring Confused Uncles, Misinformed Gym Buddies, and Science 

It started like many things do—with a family barbecue, an overcooked hot dog, and my Uncle Ron asking if he needed to use separate …

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Time in Range: Like Herding Blood Sugar Cats 
Education / Humor / Life & Family Posted on: May 24, 2025July 23, 2025

Time in Range: Like Herding Blood Sugar Cats 

Let me tell you a story about an imaginary friend named Gluco who lives inside my son’s body. Gluco is… well, let’s just say he has a flair for the dramatic.

One minute he’s chilling on the …

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Brian Foster is navigating T1D from all angles — personal, professional, & parental. He believes in evidence-based care, compassionate support, & the life-saving powers of CGMs and coffee.

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