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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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
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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
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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
