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 […]
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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