I want to preface this post by saying that just because I or someone else choses not to follow a particular diabetic rule doesn’t mean you need to too. You know YOUR diabetes and your body better than anyone. And […]
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Something about March has me itching for greens. This raw low carb green smoothie has the perfect amount of bitter greens with just a touch of sweetness. Make sure to dice your celery before tossing in, other wise you’re going […]
Sugar alcohols are used as sweeteners in many sugar free foods. They are named sugar alcohols because their structure resembles, you guessed it, sugar and alcohol. While they are labeled as a “sugar free” sweetener, they will raise blood sugar. […]
Diabetes supplies are expensive. They’re also non-negotiable. We need them, plain and simple. While there are a few tips and tricks that can sometimes make them cheaper (like NOT going through insurance or a distributor), the real way to save […]
(Originally Published February 19, 2020. Updated February 23, 2021) EMF’s are all around us, both in nature and man-made. While some EMF’s pose little to no risk (like the sun and the earth ), others pose a very high risk […]
You’re probably here because you want to breastfeed your baby beyond a year. Or maybe you’ve heard about the benefits of long term breastfeeding and you want to know how to do it with type 1 diabetes. Or maybe you […]
Sometimes we have a LOT of T1D stuff to carry. And depending on the event, a full on backpack isn’t always welcome. Here are some of my favorite ways to carry T1D supplies. Let me know in the comments below […]
Never before have we had such a cancel culture when it comes to nutrition. Everyone claims to have found the perfect diet and set of protocols for health & well being. Their diet becomes a religion and anyone who doesn’t […]
As people with diabetes, we’re pretty used to prepping for worst case scenario situations. Even a simple overnight trip has us packing backups to our backups. And sometimes back ups for those back ups! What I’m trying to say is, […]
Type one diabetes can be a b*tch sometimes. But there is a great part about having T1D. It can shed a lot of insight as to what’s going on underneath the surface. Diabetes or not, hormones cause blood sugar to […]
How To Save Battery Life on Your Phone So You Don’t Lose Your CGM Mid Day
Posted On October 21, 2020
Diabetes management has come a long way! With our phones being CGM readers and soon to replace our insulin pump PDM’s, there’s no doubt that our phones are running the show over in pancreas land. This is exactly why it’s […]