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Balancing Motherhood with Diabetes


You juggle a million things as a mom or mom-to-be, and managing your own diabetes can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and lonely. But you're not alone! This is your space to find practical tips, simple recipe ideas, and real-life stories from a diabetes dietitian and mom with type 1 diabetes who understands.

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Everything You Actually Need to Know About the Freestyle Libre 3+

Many of us with T1D have been loyal to one particular continuous glucose monitor (CGM) brand, often choosing based on accuracy, comfort, or simply what our diabetes care team recommended first. For me, that has always been Dexcom, most recently the Dexcom G6. However, when I made the exciting decision to try the Twiist insulin

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A Diabetes Dietitian Shares her Top Tips for Thriving as a Mom with Diabetes

If you are reading this, then you know that motherhood is a remarkable journey filled with joy, challenges, and countless responsibilities. For moms living with diabetes, this journey comes with an added layer of complexity. The constant worry about blood sugar levels, meal planning, and insulin management can feel overwhelming, especially when juggling the demands

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Your Guide to the Top T1D-Approved Diabetes Gifts 

The holidays are fast approaching, and if you’re trying to shop for a loved one with diabetes or building your own wish list, the search for the perfect gift can feel overwhelming.  Nobody wants the same old boring stuff! I’m here to tell you to skip the typical, old-school sugar-free candy aisle. Instead, I’ve put

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Are Basil Seeds the New Superfood for Diabetes?

If you live with diabetes, you are probably constantly searching for that next simple, effective tool that can help flatten the glucose curve and bring a little more predictability to your daily numbers. Many of my clients tend to rely on the same healthy staples. While those foods are wonderful, relying on the same foods

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Sugar Free Mocktails: A Diabetes-Friendly Twist on Classic Cocktails

Whether you are pregnant, participating in dry January, or just trying to reduce your overall alcohol intake, you may be considering swapping out your cocktails for mocktails.  Many traditional mocktails are loaded with sugar, which we know does not work well for those of us with diabetes or gestational diabetes, so let’s take a look

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A Diabetes Educator’s Review of DIY Tidepool Loop

It’s been a little over a month since I started using Tidepool DIY Loop, and I just had to share how much I’m loving it. You probably know I’m a big fan of making life with diabetes as easy as possible, and this system has been a total game-changer for me. I’m so proud of

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Meet Lindsay, Founder of Mama-Betes!

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Lindsay created this space to empower moms with diabetes by providing affordable nutrition counseling, community, and top-notch resources.

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