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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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
Four Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies: The Best Cookies for Diabetes
If you are looking for an easy, diabetes-friendly cookie recipe, you have come to the right place! These four ingredient peanut butter cookies are one of my favorite desserts! They can also be classified as a no-bake protein cookie. These cookies are SO easy to make and take less than 5 minutes to throw together.
Eversense 365 CGM Review: My Personal Experience with the Implantable Sensor
With the impending sunsetting of my old faithful Dexcom G6, I had a choice to make: switch to the G7 or try the Eversense. I’ve worn a lot of diabetes tech in my life, but the Eversense 365 both intrigued and terrified me. The procedure itself, the year-long commitment, and the unknown scared me a
Protein Cheesecake: 4-Ingredient Diabetes-Friendly Treat
Craving a delicious dessert (or breakfast!) that won’t spike your blood sugar or take hours to prepare? Look no further! This 4-ingredient protein cheesecake is a dream come true for busy moms, or anyone looking for a diabetes-friendly and low-carb treat. Packed with 19 grams of protein and bursting with creamy cheesecake flavor, this recipe
Trying Afrezza Inhalable Insulin for the First Time: A Diabetes Educator’s Initial Thoughts
As a CDCES with over 15 years of experience helping people manage diabetes and almost 30 years managing my own T1D, I’ve seen insulin delivery evolve from NPH and Regular insulin to smart, automated insulin pumps. However, one tool has always remained a frequent topic of conversation: inhaled insulin. To better understand what my clients
Sugar Free Popsicles: Beat the Heat and Keep it Sweet
There is nothing more refreshing than an ice-cold popsicle on a scorching hot summer day. However, if you have ever browsed the frozen treat aisle at the grocery store you know that most popsicles are full of sugar, making them not-so-great options for those of us with diabetes. This article will dive into some ideas
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.
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