Dexcom G6 APPROVED by FDA: All the pics and video are here

The Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitor has been approved by the FDA!

I have so much media to share with you but before you dive in here are some things that you can look forward to:

• Zero fingersticks  – No fingersticks needed for calibration or diabetes treatment decisions 
• One-touch applicator  – Redesigned one-touch applicator that is virtually painless 
• Low-profile wearable  – New transmitter with a 28 percent lower profile for comfortable wear
• Mobile compatibility  – Compatibility with smart device apps to display and share glucose information with up to five people 
• Alerts and alarms – Customizable alerts and alarms to proactively warn users of pending dangerous high and low blood sugars 

If you have any questions for Dexcom about the new G6 please leave them in the comment section. Okay, have fun with he pics and video!

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WATCH: G6 Product Video

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PICS: Scroll and smile

Dexcom G6

Dexcom G6 Applicator 

Dexcom G6 Transmitter

Dexcom G6 and Apple Watch

New Receiver

Android Watch

Excited? Get your Dexcom today!

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Stunning admission by Aetna medical director

CNN Exclusive: California launches investigation following stunning admission by Aetna medical director

from CNN

California's insurance commissioner has launched an investigation into Aetna after learning a former medical director for the insurer admitted under oath he never looked at patients' records when deciding whether to approve or deny care.

California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones expressed outrage after CNN showed him a transcript of the testimony and said his office is looking into how widespread the practice is within Aetna.

"If the health insurer is making decisions to deny coverage without a physician actually ever reviewing medical records, that's of significant concern to me as insurance commissioner in California -- and potentially a violation of law," he said.

Aetna, the nation's third-largest insurance provider with 23.1 million customers, told CNN it looked forward to "explaining our clinical review process" to the commissioner.

the complete article can be found here

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Daylight Savings Time

Don’t forget -- your microwave isn't the only clock that requires adjusting tonight.

The clocks in your meters, insulin pumps and CGMs need to ‘Spring Forward’ as well… #diabetes #daylightsavingstime

Important: Some insulin pumps may not offer bolus calculations for a period of time after you make clock adjustments.

PHOTO: National Geographic - news.nationalgeographic.com

Photo of a man adjusting giant clocks. Peter Shugrue checks a clock at the Electric Time Company factory in Medfield, Massachusetts, on March 8, 2013.

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Juicebox Podcast

Beyond Type 1 Camping Meetups

Beyond Type 1 and Connected in Motion are partnering to bring you THREE North American Slipstream Weekends (think, camp for adults!). If you’re an adult (18+) with Type 1 diabetes seeking community, connection, and continuing education – a weekend set against a backdrop of fresh air adventure – look no further! 

Ontario, Canada - September 28-30, 2018
California - September 14-16, 2018
Maine - June 8-10, 2018

Registration is now open. (It's not free but it is cool) Click here to choose the weekend you’d like to attend. This is not an ad.

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Babysitter Resource for T1D

A resource for parents of children with type 1 diabetes and their sitters

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I was approached by diabetes legend Hope Warshaw last year and asked if I could contribute a few tips to a babysitters resource that she was writing. I immediately agreed but then a lot of time passed and I thought perhaps the project went away. Just the opposite it turns out... she was just taking her time and building the most complete resource on the subject that I have ever seen.

I want to share it with you because it is so well done and absolutely invaluable. Bonus, it's free.

For parents, being away from a child with type 1 diabetes (T1D) is tough— so tough that most avoid it altogether. But spending time apart is important for the whole family. Parents need time to themselves and children need space to just be kids, while growing more independent with their diabetes tasks.

SmartSitters covers essential information about T1D to help families and sitters manage T1D together, wherever they are.

The downloadable guide is full of wonderful information, thoughts from people living with type 1 and even has fantastic artwork so it is pleasant to read and use. Check it out!

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