I’m Rachel 👋 In 2008, just before my junior year of college, I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 20 years old. Since then, life has been a wild ride.

Plus I’ve had two T1D pregnancies; one c-section, the other a home birth VBAC.

I didn’t start T1D Living right away. At first, I was just trying to survive, not blog. But years later, after being diagnosed with a second autoimmune disease,  Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, I felt like I needed a place to untangle everything I was learning.

One thing about me: I learn (and remember) best when I teach. Writing here has become my way of taking notes, processing, and passing along what helps me — whether that’s about diabetes, food, health, or just everyday life.

So welcome! I hope you find something that makes your own journey a little lighter, a little clearer, and just a little more fun.

Keep it Simple: Complicated plans and routines usually don’t stick. The more simple your approach, the more likely it is you’ll follow through and actually see results.

Personalize It: What works for someone else might not work for you. Your body, lifestyle, and preferences are unique—your plan for managing & maintaining health need to reflect that.

Environment is Everything: The spaces, people, and systems around you either support you or sabotage you. Set up your environment so the healthy choice is also the easiest choice.

Your Health is a Direct Result of Your Inputs: From food and movement to stress and sleep, your daily choices add up. What you “consume” physically, mentally, and emotionally—shows up in your health over time.

You are Your Own Primary Care Provider: No doctor sees you as often as you see yourself. Learn your body, trust your instincts, and take responsibility for being the lead decision-maker in your health.

Animal Based Recipes: Simple, nourishing, and built around what’s in season.

How to be in Non-Diabetic Range: Most of the time, at least. Spoiler: your mitochondria health plays a bigger role than you might expect!

T1D Pregnancy, Labor, & Breastfeeding: Otherwise known as the Olympics of diabetes.