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 fellow mom with diabetes who understands.
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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

Setting Up DIY Loop: My Experience as a Non-Tech Person
After a month on the Sequel Twiist pump, I found that I truly loved the Tidepool algorithm, but I was over it. The Freestyle Libre accuracy issues I was experiencing, the painful Cleo infusion sets, and having tubes again after years with Omnipod just weren’t working for me. I’d heard about DIY Loop, but it

The Easiest Stevia Simple Syrup Recipe
Making your own Stevia Simple Syrup may sound daunting, but it is way easier than you might think. All you need is a small saucepan, water, and stevia! This Stevia Simple Syrup recipe contains no carbs, sugar, or calories, which makes it a great option for people with diabetes. It is an easy and affordable

Twiist Insulin Pump Review: A Diabetes Educator with T1D Weighs In
As a person with type 1 diabetes and a diabetes educator, I’m always on the lookout for new technology that can make our lives easier. So when I got my hands on the new Twiist insulin pump, I was excited to see how it measured up. I’ve been using it for a couple of weeks

Does Mayo have Carbs? A Review of 10 Common Condiments and Their Impact on Blood Sugar
I have gotten many questions like “Does mayo have carbs?” or “Is ketchup a free food?” or “Can I even eat BBQ sauce?” frequently from patients over the years, so I decided to create an article about this topic. This article will break down some of the commonly used condiments, the impact they may have

Buffalo Chicken Pasta Using Shirataki Noodles: A Low-Carb Trader Joe’s Recipe Hack
Shirataki noodles are originally from Japan. They are made from the konjac plant, and they are a great option for people with diabetes because they happen to be very low in carbohydrates. In this article, we will review the benefits of shirataki noodles, discuss tips for preparing them, and we will share a delicious buffalo
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