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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
4 Interesting Ways We Help Diabetic Families
Remember the emotions at diagnosis? New fears and expectations crowded your thoughts, but sometimes they stick with you. Finding ways to confront the changes in our life since that day hasn’t always been easy, but now more days are “sweet” than sour. Together we can explore how to help that happen for your family, too! […]
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 […]
5 Easy Hacks for Daily Diabetic Supplies!
Like a newborn baby’s diaper bag, newly diagnosed diabetic families need help getting out the door with daily diabetic supplies. For the first time, diabetic medical supplies like insulin, pin needles, alcohol wipes, low supplies, and a glucometer are on a new list. That list goes on and on. Your list may differ, but these […]
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 […]
What is a Low? Diabetes 101 – Helpful Terms
A “low” simply means not enough blood sugar is present in the blood stream. Basically, the amount of glucose/sugar in the bloodstream is not enough to help the diabetic’s body to function properly. Diabetic terminology can definitely be overwhelming at first. So, bookmark this page or share a link for help when your brain is […]
What is High? Diabetes 101 – Helpful Terms
Simply put, a diabetic “high” means too much blood sugar. With diabetes a learning curve often exists because we don’t know the lingo used to discuss issues. When you are tired of explaining something for the gazillionth time or you need to clarify your own thoughts, this series of posts can help!For even more simplification, […]
