Living with Diabetes

If you are reading this, then you know that motherhood is a remarkable journey filled with joy, challenges, and countless responsibilities. For moms living with diabetes, this journey comes with an added layer of complexity. The constant worry about blood sugar levels, meal planning, and insulin management can feel overwhelming, especially when juggling the demands […]

If living with diabetes sometimes feels like a solo mission, you’re not alone. The daily grind of monitoring blood sugars and making careful food choices can be overwhelming, and the learning curve never truly ends. That’s why staying connected to the latest insights and finding your community is so crucial. While books on diabetes can

Living with type 1 diabetes presents unique challenges and learning opportunities, whether you’re newly diagnosed or have managed it for years. As someone who has lived with type 1 for over 28 years and works with individuals with diabetes daily, I can attest that no two days are truly alike, and there’s always something new

One day your blood sugars are smooth sailing, the next…it feels like a hurricane has hit. Sound familiar? If you are a woman with type 1 diabetes, you understand this unpredictable nature of blood sugars all too well.  Managing type 1 diabetes is already complex, but adding in the hormonal fluctuations that come along with

Staying hydrated and avoiding beverage boredom while managing diabetes can be a challenge. Many people get sick of drinking plain old water but don’t know what other options to turn to. They may wonder how much water they really need and if sugar free drinks count towards their daily water intake. This blog post is

This article is sponsored by Blue Circle Health, a virtual care program providing no-cost comprehensive support for individuals living with type 1 diabetes. It’s no secret that being a mom is a demanding job, filled with joy and challenges. Now, imagine navigating motherhood while managing type 1 diabetes. For mothers living with type 1 diabetes,

When I was 9 years old, I had a double ear infection and strep throat, followed by some strange symptoms, including wetting the bed, feeling thirsty all the time, and losing weight to the point where I told my mom I needed a new belt. Once my mom put two and two together, she realized

Are Gluten-Free diets healthy or just a fad?  Is there a reason why you should consider going gluten-free?  Is gluten-free low-carb? We get these questions all the time from our clients, so if you are confused about what “gluten-free” means and what it has to do with carbs, you are not alone. In this blog

If you could make one small and easy tweak to your eating pattern and gain tons of health benefits, would you do it? You probably are thinking “Of course I would, but what’s the catch?”   You may have heard about fasting, including intermittent fasting, on social media or in conversations with friends and family in

Do you ever wonder if there are items that you could be using to help make life with diabetes a little bit easier and more enjoyable? When I was first diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and started using an insulin pump at 10 years old, I was always struggling with where to put my pump.