On 28 and 29 November 2018, the European Innovation Council (EIC) and Medtronic, a leader in the world of medical technology, gathered 20 companies to discuss the transformation of healthcare and promote business partnerships. SocialDiabetes shared its solution for diabetes management and the future of digital diabetes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have been playing […]
At SocialDiabetes we always work with our users in mind to make your diabetes treatment easier and more comprehensive. The more data each patient has access to, the better decisions they will be able to make to control their diabetes. We want to adapt SocialDiabetes to you, so that you can customise each function to […]
It seems obvious that a healthy diet should be a part of anybody’s lifestyle, especially in the case of diabetes. Much is said and written on the topic, with different arguments. Some are on a crusade based on eliminating processed foods. Others just recommend the acclaimed Mediterranean diet represented by olive oil. Finally, the influence […]
At SocialDiabetes we always work with our users in mind to make your diabetes treatment easier and more comprehensive. The more data each patient has access to, the better decisions they will be able to make to control their diabetes. We want to adapt SocialDiabetes to you, so that you can customise each function to […]
The pancreas of a person without diabetes secretes an amount of insulin continuously throughout the day and, additionally, after each meal, a larger amount to metabolise the carbs consumed. These two components are substituted by long-acting or intermediate-acting insulins and fast-acting insulins, respectively. Additionally, there are premixed insulins that include both fast-acting and intermediate-acting insulin […]
Physical exercise is one of the foundations of diabetes treatment. It has numerous positive effects, from reducing cardiovascular risk factors to improving quality of life. Nevertheless, as with any treatment, it can also have some adverse effects. Hypoglycaemia is definitely the one that causes most concern for people with diabetes. Simply put, it could be […]
Different factors can affect blood glucose (sugar) levels in people with diabetes, such as physical activity, stress, illness, etc. and in the case of women, their menstrual cycle. The menstrual cycle involves hormonal changes that can alter glucose levels and modify insulin needs. The hormones responsible for these changes are oestrogens and progesterone. How do […]
SocialDiabetes is the solution to help you keep your diabetes under control and lower your HbA1c. With SocialDiabetes, managing your diabetes is easier, safer and more reliable. SocialDiabetes includes tools such as the Bolus Calculator, Carb Calculator, Food lists and connection with your HCP, which help you to have better control over your diabetes. Everything […]
It’s 1 p.m., you leave the office late and go to eat lunch with your colleagues. You want to eat fish and vegetables and whilst your colleagues’ order, you take advantage of the moment to discreetly inject the insulin dose that your body needs at that time. As a regular user of SocialDiabetes, you haven’t […]
A snowfall gives you the chance to escape to the mountains for the weekend and go skiing, snowboarding or simply enjoy the warmth of an open fire. We know that the cold can be a challenge, especially when you have diabetes. Low temperatures generate a higher caloric intake to keep the body warm, which means […]
