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Low Carb Strawberry Coconut Mule
Wherever you find yourself on the 4th of July this year, whip up a refreshing low carb cocktail (or mocktail) and enjoy the day! I’ll be sipping on my brand new Low Carb Strawberry Coconut Mule — the perfect addition to your upcoming summer menu. This cocktail can be easily swapped into a mocktail and…
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Planning my Wedding With Type 1 Diabetes
As my wedding day gets closer (only two months to go!) it’s time I start thinking about how I plan to manage my type 1 diabetes during my big day. I decided it was best to sit down and talk about how I am planning my wedding with type 1 diabetes in mind, what I…
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Low Carb Spicy Blood Orange Ginger Margarita
There’s just something about an ice-cold margarita that tastes so refreshing in the summertime. Now make it easier on my blood sugars by slashing the carbohydrates and making it taste even better! Whether I’m ordering a low-carb cocktail at the bar or making my own from the comfort of my home, a margarita is my…
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Low Carb Grapefruit Bee’s Knees Cocktail
I’m back with another low-carb rendition of a classic cocktail! This month’s creation is the classic Bee’s Knees Cocktail. Originating during Prohibition, the Bee’s Knees normally consists of only three ingredients: Gin, Lemon, and Honey. As per usual, my challenge this month was to find a way to lower the carbohydrates of a cocktail without…
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Type 1 Diabetes Almost Ruined My Ski Trip: Our Weekend in Brian Head
Adam and I recently had the opportunity to spend a weekend in Brian Head, Utah this past January! We just learned how to ski over the holidays and were eager to put our new skills to the test at an unfamiliar ski resort. I had read that Brian Head is a great place for beginner…
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Low Carb Espresso Martini Cocktail
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that espresso martini’s are all the rage. They are the perfect post-dinner drink to order, recipe to whip up for your girlfriends on the weekend, or display as one of your signature cocktails at your wedding. What could make this popular potion even better? Turning it…
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A Cute and Fun 2021 Holiday Gift Guide for Type 1 Diabetics
If you’re stuck on what to gift the person in your life with a broken pancreas, look no further than my 2021 Holiday Gift Guide for Type 1 Diabetics! With options ranging from cute and functional apparel to accessories for all of your medical devices, this guide supports a handful of small businesses with founders…
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Low Carb Sugared Cranberry Mimosa Holiday Cocktail
I don’t know about you, but I love a holiday morning. Whether I am curled up on the couch watching the Thanksgiving Day parade, or getting ready to unwrap presents on Christmas morning, I love the festivities and special feeling of a holiday morning. Paired with cinnamon rolls, homemade pancakes, and a bowl of fruit,…
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Low-Carb Poison Berry Smash Cocktail
Happy Halloween! This month, I thought it would make something fresh, easy, and ready to be enjoyed at any fall party — the spookier the better. All this drink needs is a few muddled blackberries, some fresh lemon, easy-to-make stevia simple syrup, and some chilled tequila. Mix it all together and you’re ready to enjoy…
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Low Carb Cinnamon Apple Cider Mule
It’s officially fall, which means it’s finally time to whip up a festive low-carb cocktail to enjoy this season. Since the weather hasn’t completely cooled down, I thought it would be fun to make a classic fall flavor a little more refreshing. What better way to mix your seasons than with a low-carb apple cider…
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Lower Carb Piña Colada Cocktail
If you’re like me (a type 1 diabetic) or just prefer a lighter cocktail, you may be familiar with the act of avoiding Piña Coladas whenever you’re ordering a drink on vacation. They are generally PACKED with sugar and only result in rollercoaster blood sugars because they are extremely difficult to calculate the correct amount…
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Cute Patches That Make You Want to Show Off Your Diabetes Device
I just designed a new Skin Grip pack of diabetes device patches that I am so excited to share with the world! I have always wanted to create a line of diabetes device patches that fit my personal style. I started wearing my Dexcom after I graduated from college and never felt like patches with snowflakes or…
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DIY BRIDESMAID PROPOSAL BOXES
If you haven’t heard the news just yet, I am ENGAGED! Adam popped the question last December and I am finally getting into some serious wedding planning. One of the first things on my list was putting together DIY bridesmaid proposal boxes to ask my ladies if they will stand next to me on my…
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Low Carb Cocktails to Order at the bar
One of the most requested low-carb options I am asked about is what to order when you’re out at the bar. As a type 1 diabetic, and a person who is terrible at estimating insulin based on sugary drinks, I generally prefer to not consume my carbohydrates in liquid form (unless I have low blood…
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The Lowest my Blood Sugar Has Ever Dropped
A few nights ago, I experienced one of the scariest low blood sugars I’ve had in a while. Adam and I stopped off to grab some food on our way home from our date night. I took insulin when we were about 10-15 minutes away from the house which is generally the normal amount of…
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Low Carb Cocktail: Spicy Paloma
Cool down during these hot summer days with a refreshing Low Carb Spicy Paloma. This remixed recipe on a refreshing classic is easy to make and guaranteed to please everyone at the party. You can easily customize your cocktail based on spiciness or sweetness, allowing you to enjoy it just the way you like it!…
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May Low Carb Cocktail: Strawberry Lemonade Mojito
The unofficial start of summer is here and we are READY for everything it has to offer. Beach days, family BBQs, the smell of sunscreen, salty hair, and refreshing low-carb cocktails to enjoy all summer long. For this month’s low-carb cocktail, I created an easy-to-make summer staple — the low-carb strawberry lemonade mojito. Although mojitos…
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My TYpe 1 Diabetes Travel Packing List
Travel is picking back up, trips are being planned, and vacations are being taken. Whether you’re headed on a quick weekend road trip, cross-country excursion, or going international, planning what to pack can be a bit of a headache when living with type 1 diabetes. I’ve put together my type 1 diabetes travel packing list…
