Easy pumpkin muffins are a must for fall to start for my family. One of my favorite memories is making these muffins with my Nana. They are so easy. Plus, they are great for taking to gatherings, last-minute family get-togethers, or having something quick in the morning! You can also hide the pumpkin so picky […]
Busting Six Absurd T1d Myths
There are a lot of myths surrounding T1d, and trust me I’ve heard a lot of them. So I picked a few of my favorite things people have decided that I need to know about my Type One. This is gonna be fun! T1d Myth 1 – Too much sugar “YoU mUsT HaVe EaTeN A […]
Fierce Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
Fierce Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese is AMAZING!!! A spicy twist on an American classic. If you are a kid at heart but want to spice it up a bit, this is the recipe for you. Healthy Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese? We all have that one dish from when you where young that has […]
3 Types of Fast Acting Insulin ~ My Experience Made Simple
Did you know there are different types fast acting insulin? Yup, surprise! There are several kinds, and I have used several of them. Here I’m going to explain what exactly they are and the differences between the kinds I have used. Are you ready? Disclaimer: Diabetic treatments should not be used for weight loss and prescriptions […]
The Truth About Diabetic Mental Health [From a T1d]
There’s a mental health crisis going on in our world. This, unfortunately, means that people with the trauma of diabetes may get pushed to the side. If your mental health isn’t good all the time, that’s okay. I’ve been there too. Whether it’s really bad burnout, the social anxiety that comes when an alarm goes […]
The Greatness of a T1D Support Group
Not all support groups are organized, and not all T1d support groups are held in a strip mall with chairs in a semicircle with crappy refreshments. A great example is my T1d support group that consists of about 10 people who aren’t in my immediate family! Three adults and 7 people around my age, it […]
All About Milly
Hi! I’m Milly, and I’m a diabetic vet. I’d like to think I know a thing or two by now! My goal with this website is to help, encourage, and let teens, tweens and kids with diabetes not feel quite as alone as I did. I would like to help you get through this crazy […]
8 Tips and Tricks for Theme Parks and Diabetes
Tips and Tricks for Theme Parks 1. Leg pump sites I can not recommend this enough! The top of the thigh works best for me. The seatbelts and harnesses are less likely to hit it. Plus, if you get thrown to the sides it won’t hurt. 2. Tell the worker at the front entrance Tell […]
What is High Blood Sugar? Easy Explanations
High blood sugar, or being “high,” is something diabetics may hear a lot! Hyperglycemia means the same thing. Hyperglycemia is a big, fancy medical term for high blood sugar. In other words, there is more “sugar” or glucose [called a BG for blood glucose] in our blood than is healthy. So, we say it is […]
What’s a Diabetic Low? Easy Explanations
Hypoglycemia is the medical term for low blood sugar, also known as a diabetic low. It’s a balancing act to get BG (blood glucose or blood sugar) levels to be normal. The best way to balance is to eat a balanced meal, exercise and take your insulin. Why does a diabetic low happen? Sugar, or […]
