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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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
Breaking Down Standard Deviation on CGM Reports
If you use a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), you’ve probably seen standard deviation (or SD) pop up on your CGM reports. If you don’t know what standard deviation is, it can feel like one more confusing statistic. Let’s dive into what standard deviation actually means so you can use it to make smarter, simpler changes
Top 10 Diabetes-Friendly High Protein Snacks
Being a mom is undoubtedly one of the most rewarding jobs in the world, but it’s also one of the busiest. Between juggling childcare, housework, and work responsibilities, finding time for yourself, let alone maintaining healthy eating habits, can feel impossible. And when you throw diabetes into the mix, it can seem like an even
The T1D Tookit that Actually Works: Essential Tools for Modern T1D Management
After living with type 1 diabetes for nearly 30 years, I have learned that managing this disease is part physiology, part math, and a whole lot of patience. Lately, I’ve leaned into some unconventional tools that help me stay on top of my blood sugars and, more importantly, prevent burnout. These aren’t miracle fixes; they
Meet Lindsay, Dietitian and Founder of Mama-Betes!
Lindsay created this space to empower moms with diabetes by providing affordable nutrition counseling, community, and top-notch resources.
Beyond Lindsay’s role as founder of Mama-Betes, she is proud to serve as a coach in the FTF Warrior program, where she specializes in helping people optimize their basal and bolus insulin, pump settings, and diabetes technology to improve blood sugar management.
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