A A1C Test B Blood Sugar C Counting Carbohydrates D Dosing E Every Day Battled F Flying With Supplies Is Such A Hassle G Glucagon H High Blood Sugars I Insulin Is A Life Saver (Literally) J Juvenile Diabetes K Ketoacidosis L Low Blood Sugars M Meter N Nutritional Facts O Orange Juice For Lows … Continue reading The Type 1 Diabetes Alphabet
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13 Reasons I Love My Insulin Pump
I can eat at anytime of the day I am a traveling clock I am also a traveling flash light, which is pretty convenient at night time My whole life runs on only AA batteries I get to choose from pink, blue, or grey infusion sites I have the choice of wearing a sensor that … Continue reading 13 Reasons I Love My Insulin Pump
13 Reasons To Go To Type 1 Diabetes Camp
You feel at home You meet people just like you You get to try new things you would have never done in your life such as zip-lining, horse back riding, paint balling, kayaking, canoeing, swimming in a lake, the blob, learning campfire songs, high ropes, and climbing a telephone pole and jumping off from the … Continue reading 13 Reasons To Go To Type 1 Diabetes Camp
National Donut Day; Carbohydrate Counting Style
In the spirit of National Donut Day I decided to share carbohydrate information on different kinds of donuts! We all know that donuts come in different shapes, sizes, and flavors, which makes carb counting even harder! Each donut store, such as Krispy Kreme and Dunkin' Donut may offer the same kind of donuts, with different amounts … Continue reading National Donut Day; Carbohydrate Counting Style
11 Struggles Type 1 Diabetics Who Play Sports Will Understand
1. Running laps turns into eating Skittles while sitting on the track 2. Working out turns into eating Skittles while sitting on the weight lifting bench 3. Swimming turns into eating soggy Skittles with rainbow colored hands 4. Playing volleyball turns into eating Skittles while sitting on the dirty gym floor 5. Running down the … Continue reading 11 Struggles Type 1 Diabetics Who Play Sports Will Understand
16 Struggles Every Type 1 Diabetic Will Understand
1. Wearing a dress with an insulin pump So you’re shopping and you see this gorgeous dress, you get to the dressing room, unplug your pump and set it on the bench. You try the dress on and it fits perfectly! It is half off, you have to have it! About a week later you’re … Continue reading 16 Struggles Every Type 1 Diabetic Will Understand
Type 1 Diabetes; Moving Out On Your Own For The First Time
You have always had at least one parent or guardian reminding you to check your blood sugar or dose for your meal. The time has now come and you are moving out of your parent’s house. You have all of your belongings packed and you’re staring at your empty room. Now what? If it is … Continue reading Type 1 Diabetes; Moving Out On Your Own For The First Time
Type 1 Diabetes and The A1C Test
What is an A1C Test? The A1C test is a blood test that provides information about a person’s average levels of blood sugar over a three month period. The three months are directly before the A1C test is drawn and read. The A1C test is the primary test used for diabetes management. How does the … Continue reading Type 1 Diabetes and The A1C Test
Fun Facts About Type 1 Diabetes
Many famous people have type 1 diabetes, including: Jay Cutler, Billie Jean King, Ron Santo, Halle Berry, Mary Tyler Moore, and Nick Jonas. With consistent and regular control over your blood sugar, you can avoid many of the short- and long-term complications that are associated with type 1 diabetes. Research has been found that more cases of … Continue reading Fun Facts About Type 1 Diabetes
