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Diabetes Knowledge

General Information

What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes? What distinguishes ICT from CSII therapy? And what if children are diagnosed as having diabetes? You will find answers to these questions and more in our new series "Understanding Diabetes".
Gain knowledge about diabetes

Blood Glucose Measurement

Measuring blood glucose from A ("alternative sites") to Z ("rinsing off glucose residues"). We have gathered together everything you will need to make it easier for you to measure your blood glucose levels.
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Pen therapy

Questions about pen therapy? You'll find all of the answers to your questions here – from the basics on how to select the right needle length, the correct technique, and suitable insertion sites, to the most common sources of errors.
Read about Pen Therapy

Pump therapy

With an insulin pump your body is optimally supplied with insulin all day. This is made possible by the different basal rates and bolus variations supplied by a pump. Learn more about this type of therapy that can provide you with a lot of freedom.
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