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Hacks for diabetes, by people with diabetes

Sometimes we have questions that doctors might not be able to answer—and that’s when we turn to our diabetes community. We’ve compiled “hacks” from some of our friends living with diabetes that help make each day a little lighter, and a little easier for us.  The tech  “I place my sensor on th

Low Blood Sugar – Hypoglycemia

What is hypoglycemia? What can you do for low blood sugar? Is it something to worry about? We cover all of this and more! Sign up for more diabetes news and resources below: Hypoglycemia is one of the more common and feared complications of diabetes. Low blood sugar can have many causes,

Time in Range in the 2026 ADA Standards of Care

The 2026 American Diabetes Association Standards of Care in Diabetes are here—and they’ve made it clear that CGM (continuous glucose monitor) metrics, like time in range, are vital for daily diabetes management.  The ADA Standards of Care are updated annually and include expert recommendations fo

Inhaled insulin: Another tool to increase your time in range

Managing diabetes 24/7/365 takes a lot - a lot of energy, knowledge, and resources. We’re all about ensuring that every person with diabetes knows about every existing tool that might be able to help. There’s one tool that is increasing in popularity and can help increase time in range: inhaled insu

TIRC Regulatory Work

The Time in Range Coalition (TIRC) is committed to educating global regulators—including the FDA and EMA—on the importance of TIR for diabetes care and the need for TIR to be integrated into the development and approval of therapies to further the awareness and access of CGM metrics. This include

DME vs. Pharmacy Benefits: A Quick Guide

Navigating the process between “DME” and “pharmacy” benefits when discussing CGM or insulin pump insurance options can be confusing—we're here to help! Our guide below can help break it down for you, and possibly save those in your care some money.  DME and Pharmacy benefits cover similar, but so

Understanding CGM systems – a new program!

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is an incredible tool for daily diabetes management. For people with diabetes, understanding all of the different metrics and how to take action from them can be confusing, but there are resources that can help. SmartStart CGM from SmartStart Health is one

Understanding CGM systems – a new program!

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is an incredible tool for daily diabetes management. Understanding all of the different metrics and how to take action from them can be confusing, but there are resources that can help.   One of them is SmartStart CGM from SmartStart Health. Founder

DME vs. Pharmacy Benefits: A Quick Guide

Have you heard the terms “DME” and “pharmacy” when discussing CGM or insulin pump insurance options? It can be confusing to figure out the difference and what you’re covered for—our guide below can help break it down for you, and possibly save you some money.  DME and Pharmacy benefits cover simi

How CGM metrics can positively impact mental health

CGM use in people with diabetes is expanding—and for good reason. The metrics and insights it provides have the power to change the way healthcare professionals and people with diabetes see their management. The 2025 ADA Standards of Care state that CGM should be offered to anyone with diabetes, and

The psychosocial impacts of CGM and its metrics

CGM use in people with diabetes is expanding—and for good reason. The metrics and insights it provides have the power to change the way healthcare professionals and people with diabetes see their management. The 2025 ADA Standards of Care state that CGM should be offered to anyone with diabetes, and

Changing perspective around glucose numbers

Has your A1C ever felt like a scarlet letter?  A number that “defines” you every 3 months. And even if you’re on target or lowering your A1C gradually, there’s a lot of pressure around the “perfect” number—a number that feels weighed by the fear of complications and disappointment. We get it, and

Did you know your A1C might be inaccurate?

When managing your diabetes, you want the most accurate information possible! with advancements in diabetes technologies that provide immediate and accurate metrics, why are healthcare offices still using data that could be inaccurate?   Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c or “A1C”) is the metric most

Inaccuracies of A1C testing—and what can be done about them

Diabetes is a complex and challenging illness. When someone is managing diabetes, they want to see the entire picture—including the most accurate information possible. Though hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c or “A1C”) is the metric most often used in healthcare offices, it can be inaccurate for certain groups

Decreasing diabetes-related complications with time in range

  Did you know using time in range can help decrease your risk of diabetes-related complications? These include things like:  diabetes-related retinopathy (eye disease)  diabetes-related nephropathy (kidney disease) diabetes-related neuropathy (nerve damage—this is often why people with dia

Taking care of your wellbeing while using a CGM

Now that you're equipped with a CGM and all the wonderful insights it can give you, we want to ensure that you're protecting your mental health and well-being while wearing it! Our 3 infographics below can help make your daily life with diabetes a bit easier—feel free to print them out or keep them

Time in Range in the 2025 ADA Standards of Care

The 2025 American Diabetes Association Standards of Care in Diabetes is here—and they’ve made it clear that CGM (continuous glucose monitor) metrics, like time in range, are vital for daily diabetes management.  The ADA Standards of Care are updated annually and include expert recommendations for

Join the time in range community email list!

Where is your diabetes community? Having a community of support around you can help you thrive with diabetes—whether you've had it for 1 week or 40 years. We can help you find that community online, in person at a support group, in your headphones, or in your inbox! Because we get it—being able to

How time in range helps people with diabetes

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0RUq5PZWVc[/embed] Time in range can and will help you. It’s empowering, easy to use, and helps you live the life you want. Time in range helps you tell your own story about your blood sugar levels. Think of it as a “choose your own adventure story”—you get

Join the time in range community email list!

The Time in Range Coalition is focused on helping people with diabetes feel better, faster by providing free information directly to you. You can be the first to know about the latest news and resources, tips and tricks for diabetes management, information on tools like continuous glucose monitors (

Time in Range in the 2024 ADA Standards of Care

The 2024 American Diabetes Association Standards of Care are here—and they’ve made it clear that time in range use and CGM access are important for daily diabetes management.  Sign up for updates on the ADA Standards of Care and more diabetes news and resources below: Subscribe * indicate

All about the HbA1C test

What is A1C?  A1C estimates a person’s average blood sugar levels over a 2- to 3-month span, and is usually measured in a doctor’s office or in a lab with routine blood work. Sometimes called HbA1c, hemoglobin A1C, or glycated hemoglobin, it is one standard measure of blood glucose (or blood sugar)

What is Type 2 Diabetes?

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5 ways to discuss time in range with people with diabetes

Time in range is changing the game of diabetes management. When you use time in range, you see the whole story—overnight glucose patterns, how diet, exercise, and hormones affect glucose, and so much more. When you encourage people in your care to use time in range, you’re encouraging them to thrive

Time in Range in the 2024 ADA Standards of Care

The 2024 American Diabetes Association Standards of Care are here—and they’ve made it clear that time in range use and CGM access are important for daily diabetes management.  The ADA Standards of Care for Diabetes are updated annually and include expert consensus on recommendations for treatment

Healthcare Professional Perspectives on Time in Range

Healthcare professionals across the world know that time is range is a game-changer for diabetes. Watch how they're using time in range to help people with diabetes thrive. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0RUq5PZWVc[/embed]  

Apps to help you understand time in range patterns

There are several apps that can help people with diabetes and their healthcare providers closely examine their time in range, identify patterns, and ease their worries. There are apps designed especially for healthcare professionals that can help better understand the data. Ultimately, it helps peop

How time in range and A1c work together

We believe that TIR should be the primary glucose metric for daily management, complemented by A1C, in diabetes care globally.  A1C has been the gold standard for assessing glucose control for more than three decades. Like A1C, TIR has also been associated with reduced risk of developing diabetes

Talking to those in your care about time in range

While TIR may be new for you, the good news is that there’s already quite a bit of evidence behind the metric and recommendations for how to use it. The International Consensus Report on Time in Range recommends that most people with diabetes spend at least 70% of the day (around 17 hours) in the ta

Professional vs. Personal CGM

There are two types of CGM: professional (owned by a health care center) and personal (for personal use and viewing). CGMs are classified as either personal or professional depending on who owns the device. As a healthcare provider, you have the opportunity to offer a professional CGM to a patien

How has time in range impacted your quality of life?

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Reading trend arrows

Now that you’ve gotten started with your CGM, you might be a little confused about what everything means. We’re here to break it down for you—focusing on trend arrows! While every CGM interface looks a bit different, they all have similar arrows that show where your glucose is moving. Each CGM syst

Your Guide to Time in Range Apps

One of the best parts of using a CGM? Your access to time in range stays right in your pocket.  By downloading the app used by your CGM brand, you have access to your time in range whenever you want it. And we think that’s the key to doing more—living your life the way you want to.  Abbott FreeSt

Time in Range Coalition Privacy Policy

I. Introduction At The Time in Range Coalition, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We never take the information you give us for granted, we use it responsibly, and we strongly protect it. This Policy explains when and why we collect information about people who receive o

Who is currently covered for a CGM?

Looking to find out if you’re covered for a CGM? You’re in the right place.  We’re here to make it as easy as possible for you and your family to determine how you can get access to a CGM. So let’s get pumped about insurance!  The world is changing and CGM access is increasing every single day

Bringing up time in range with your healthcare team

*Cue Rocky music* It’s time to have the talk. The one with your doctor about CGM of course… CGMs are for everyone with diabetes. It reduces fingersticks, alerts you when you’re low or high, and helps lower A1c. It’s all upside, no risk.  We’re here to help you prepare to talk to your doctor a

Join the time in range community email list!

When you sign up for our email list, we’ll keep you updated on everything time in range. Whether it’s the latest news, coalition projects, opportunities to get engaged with the community, or really, whatever you can dream of when it comes to time in range—we’ve got you covered. Stay updated

Why is time in range important?

So, for all this talk about time in range, what does it do? It can help you feel better. Time in range is a key step for knowing what you need to manage your diabetes. Because that’s who it’s all about: you. We’re invested in you and helping you tell your own story about diabetes. It’s your heal

Can time in range actually help me?

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0RUq5PZWVc[/embed] Time in range can and will help you. It’s empowering, easy to use, and helps you live the life you want. Time in range helps you tell your own story about your blood sugar levels. Think of it as a “choose your own adventure story”—you get

What we’re working on

Know more. Do more. That’s what we live by.  We are fighting for you by breaking down the barriers facing time in range adoption, and ensuring that every person with diabetes has the tools they need to live the life they want. When you use time in range to manage your glucose levels, every day c

The Time in Range Coalition’s Work

Advocacy. Education. Action. That’s the name of the game at the Time in Range Coalition.  In just a few years, we’ve been able to improve the quality of life for an astonishing number of people with diabetes—we’ve reached close to a million people through our work already. So, how are we able to

What we’re about

People with diabetes deserve to spend more time enjoying life and less time doing the job of their own pancreas. This is one of our core beliefs. That’s why we’re working every day to make sure you have that opportunity.  If you or someone you love has diabetes, that means we’re talking to you! W

Meet the Time in Range Coalition

  The Time in Range Coalition is working together to change the world of diabetes. Pretty easy task, right? As turns out, it’s a lot of work. But that’s not stopping us. We are people with diabetes, researchers, leaders from diabetes-focused organizations, and industry partners.

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