What is a diaversary? The anniversary of your diagnosis. Just like any day with a major life event attached, emotions definitely show up. How you choose to approach this date can be the best way to make it exactly what fits your family the best. Question 1: To celebrate a diaversary or not to celebrate? […]
Halloween Diabetic Treats to Avoid Blood Sugar Tricks
Halloween diabetic treats? Halloween is either a diabetic’s dream or a nightmare! We use this one night a year to stock up on low supplies for the weeks (and sometimes months) to come, but what are some ways to keep the fun of a spooky evening adventure without ruining the entire night to follow? Here […]
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 […]
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 […]
Diabetic Support – 1 Important Piece of the Puzzle
In our tiny town, Type 1 diabetics don’t make up a huge portion of our population. So, finding a diabetic support group (or even T1 diabetics) proved to be an issue after Milly’s diagnosis. Support groups are wonderful sources for inspiration and comfort, but we did not have the luxury of driving downtown for a […]
High Protein Low Carb Mac and Cheese – 2 Tempting Ways!!
Mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food, so creating a high protein low carb mac and cheese was an absolute must for our family! Simple hacks can up the staying power, increase the resistant starch to help maintain healthy BG levels, and keep all the cheesy goodness! Mac and Cheese as a “vegetable” There’s […]
Is Resistant Starch Good for Diabetics? Absolutely!
The question of the moment: is resistant starch good for diabetics? Yes, but what exactly is resistant starch? Hopefully, it is a part of your every day diet. Here’s the gist. Resistant starch is basically starch that passes through your stomach and intestines without being fully digested. It ends up in your colon and becomes […]
Can Diabetics Eat Potatoes? 1 Easy Trick to Help!
Can diabetics eat potatoes? Yes! Can diabetics eat sweet potatoes? Yep! Does the preparation of potatoes affect how a person’s body deals with the starch of potatoes? Definitely! Potatoes are high in carbohydrates. That is a fact. However, the method used to prepare them can affect how easily the starch in a potato is accessed. […]
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 […]
My Number 1 Hack for Fast Shredded Chicken!
What if you could have fast shredded chicken prepped for an entire week? Having a cooked protein source ready go at a moment’s notice can make life so much easier. This hack for food prep has saved our family countless hours during the week . Plus, it is super easy to multi-task during the time […]
Simple Charcuterie Board
Revamp your sandwich game with a charcuterie board! Not only does it provide lots of easy options for picky eaters, it can be as complex or simple as you’d like it to be. Let’s call it what it can be…a fancy-looking, easy to assemble, do-it-yourself meal! Ready for dinner? Sometimes heating up the stove after […]
