Balancing Motherhood with Diabetes
You juggle a million things as a mom or mom-to-be, and managing your own Type 1 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 T1D who has been in your shoes!
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Chicken Gyoza Salad (Simple 6 Ingredient Meal)
When life is busy and I need a quick, blood sugar friendly meal that hits crunchy, salty, and a little bit indulgent, this Simple Chicken Gyoza Salad is my go-to. It’s fast, portable, and (almost) my whole family enjoys it. I have been making it weekly recently, so I figured it was worth sharing with
Thrive Market Products: A Diabetes Dietitian’s Favorite Picks
Are you a busy mom with diabetes, juggling the demands of family life while managing your own health? I am in the same boat so I know firsthand that finding affordable, nutritious food options can be a challenge. That’s where Thrive Market comes in! Thrive Market is an online marketplace that offers a convenient way
6 Tricks to Quickly Lower Stubborn High Blood Sugars
I’m a big believer in practical, real-world tools for living well with Type 1 diabetes – the tools you actually reach for when life (or lunch) throws a curveball. High blood sugars happen to all of us, and sometimes they stick around longer than we want. Over the years, I’ve developed a short list of
SmartSweets Review: A Diabetes Dietitian’s Take
SmartSweets is a woman-owned candy brand that started in Canada and positions itself as a healthier alternative to traditional sweets. Their primary marketing focus is on offering candies that are lower in sugar and calories while maintaining a similar taste and texture to regular candy. While SmartSweets may be lower in sugar than traditional candies
Your Ultimate Checklist for Traveling with Type 1 Diabetes
Let me paint a picture for you. It’s the night before your family trip. The kids’ suitcases are (mostly) packed. You’ve downloaded a few shows on your iPad. You’ve confirmed the hotel reservation three times. And then it hits you, the familiar wave of mental math that only a T1D knows: How many infusion sites
Is Almond Flour Good for Diabetes?
Flour is a common ingredient used in many foods, such as baked goods, pasta, breakfast foods, snacks, and even some sauces. Flour is primarily composed of carbohydrates; therefore, the type of flour used in foods we eat can play a role in how quickly and dramatically blood sugar levels rise after eating. Traditional refined flours
Meet Lindsay, Dietitian and Founder of Mama-Betes!
Lindsay created this space to empower moms with diabetes by providing nutrition and diabetes coaching, community, and top-notch resources.
Beyond her role as founder of Mama-Betes, Lindsay is proud to serve as a coach in the FTF Warrior program, where she specializes in helping people optimize basal and bolus insulin, pump settings, and diabetes technology to improve blood sugar management.
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