These are the products and resources that have genuinely made living with T1D more manageable for me. Some links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only link things I actually use.
The CGM is the single most impactful tool for T1D management I've ever used. Here's my take on the main options available right now.
The only implantable CGM — one sensor lasts a full year. No weekly changes, no adhesive to manage, no sensor falling off mid-workout. Requires a minor in-office insertion procedure but disappears from your daily routine once it's in. Integrates with the Twiist pump.
Learn More →The most widely used CGM with the broadest integration ecosystem. Accurate, reliable, and works with most pumps. Has had some quality control issues in 2025 that appear to have been addressed. Good starting point for most people.
Learn More →Lower cost than most competitors and now includes real-time alarms. Accuracy can be inconsistent near lows — something to be aware of if you're dosing off CGM readings. Works with the Twiist pump system.
Learn More →I've been through Tandem, MDI, and now the Twiist. Here's where I'd point people looking at pump options in 2026.
The first pump to integrate with the Eversense 365. Uses ultrasound technology to measure actual insulin volume at every dose — not just counting motor clicks. Powered by Tidepool Loop, available through pharmacy benefits with no long-term contract.
Learn More →The most popular tubeless pump. No tubing, waterproof, and works with a smartphone. Good option if you want pump therapy without managing tubing. Works with Dexcom G6/G7.
Learn More →I used Tandem for six years before switching to the Twiist. Solid, reliable system with a strong track record. The Mobi is the most compact tubed pump currently available. Works with Dexcom.
Learn More →The stuff that makes day-to-day management less annoying. Built from years of trial and error.
One of the underrated benefits of the Eversense 365 is that the included adhesive tape is genuinely good — I haven't needed any additional overtape. If you're on Dexcom or Libre and losing sensors early, overtape is worth looking into, but with Eversense it hasn't been a problem for me.
Glucose tabs, Smarties, and Starburst are my go-to lows treatments. Predictable carb count, fast absorption, and easy to carry. I keep them in every bag, my car, and my nightstand.
The Twiist app is my primary day-to-day dashboard — insulin delivery, CGM readings, glucose forecast, and bolus all in one place. For a secondary view and Apple Watch complications, Sugarmate is worth having alongside it. Both are free.
Sugarmate →The everyday consumables that live in my bag, my car, and my nightstand. These are affiliate links — if you buy through them I earn a small commission, but the prices are exactly the same for you.
4g of fast-acting glucose per tab, predictable every time. I keep a tube in every jacket pocket and my car's center console. The orange flavor is the most tolerable at 3am.
View on Amazon →A compact case that keeps everything organized in one spot — insulin pens, lancets, glucose tabs, meter. Hard shell protects your gear and it's TSA-friendly for travel.
View on Amazon →Activated by water, keeps insulin cool for 45+ hours without refrigeration. Non-negotiable for travel, outdoor events, or anywhere you'll be away from a fridge for an extended stretch.
View on Amazon →Electric cooling case that keeps insulin at the right temp for up to 60 hours. Digital display shows the internal temp at a glance. TSA approved and includes a QR medical tag — solid option for longer trips.
View on Amazon →A self-cooling insulin bag with a built-in temperature sensor — no soaking, no batteries, no freezing required. Just place your insulin inside and go. The sensor alerts you if temps go out of range, which is something no other cooler I've used actually does. Worth knowing about.
Learn More →The bottle is what I use at home before placing a sensor or infusion site. Brush it on, let it dry, and adhesion is dramatically better — especially if you sweat a lot or swim. A little goes a long way and the 4oz lasts a while.
View on Amazon →Same formula as the bottle but in individual wipe packets — perfect for travel, the gym bag, or anywhere you're changing a site away from home. Latex-free and hypoallergenic. I keep a few in the tomtoc at all times.
View on Amazon →The other half of the Skin-Tac equation. Safe for skin, pain-free, and actually dissolves the sticky residue left behind from CGM patches, KT tape, and infusion sites. Much better than peeling and hoping for the best.
View on Amazon →My go-to bag for daily use, the gym, and travel. Fits everything — glucose tabs, FRIO wallet, backup supplies, phone — without being bulky. Water-resistant, RFID blocking, and comfortable enough to wear all day. One of those things I didn't know I needed until I had it.
View on Amazon →Drop me a message — happy to talk through what might work best for your situation.