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 […]
6 Tricks to Quickly Lower Stubborn High Blood Sugars Read More »
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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If you take a GLP-1 medication like Ozempic, Mounjaro, Zepbound, or Wegovy, you already know that these medications can be absolute game-changers for insulin sensitivity and glucose stability. However, as with any change to our metabolic routine, there is a learning curve. For many people in our T1D community, one of the most surprising and
The Best Ways to Treat Low Blood Sugar If You’re on a GLP-1 Read More »
I absolutely love s’mores! There is something so decadent about the gooey marshmallow and the melty chocolate paired with the slight crunch from a graham cracker. Over the years, I’ve loved experimenting with different variations – if you haven’t tried a s’more with a Reese’s cup yet, you are missing out! However, as anyone living
Protein Bar S’mores: A High-Protein, T1D-Friendly Hack Read More »
Between the endless to-do lists, the tiny humans who demand 24/7 attention, and the constant mental gymnastics of managing diabetes, sometimes you just need a little something to get you through the day. And let’s be honest, those sugary, syrupy “dirty sodas” swirling around on social media look pretty darn tempting… until you consider the
High protein, High Fiber Dirty Soda Recipe Read More »
