Tag: diabetes
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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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February Low Carb Cocktail: Raspberry Love Potion 🔮
Welcome to the month of luv!!! 💖 Since Valentine’s Day is next week, I wanted to create a love-y dove-y cocktail that is fun to make with your special someone or best pals on February 14th (or 13th, ya know, Galentine’s day). INTRODUCING: Low Carb Raspberry Love Potion ~ A dash of raspberries and a…
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Bolus Voyage: How to Travel with Type 1 Diabetes
Traveling with Type 1 Diabetes can be stressful. I’ve put together a list of tips for packing, flying, and traveling with a broken pancreas.
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How Taking a Mental Break from Diabetes Changed My Perspective
How taking some ‘time off’ from overthinking my type 1 diabetes improved my overall perspective on it.
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Pamper Yourself and Your Diabetes: Valentine’s Day Self Care
Pamper you and your Diabetes this Valentine’s Day with self care options ranging from low carb baking to quality time with friends.
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A Type 1 Diabetic’s Guide to Holiday Parties
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holidays are here, people are rushing around grabbing last minute gifts for loved ones, baking cookies left and right, and wearing matching pajamas like it’s a federal law. Our Decembers are filled with the usual “I just have so much to do” chatter and us diabetics…
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15 Things I’ve Learned After 15 Years of Diabetes
15 things i’ve learned in the 15 years i’ve had type 1 diabetes.
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Dating a Type 1 Diabetic: An Interview with Adam
My non-diabetic boyfriend shared insight into what it’s like dating a type 1 diabetic.
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My Favorite Low-Carb Fall Starbucks Drinks – 2018 Edition
I put together some of my favorite low carb fall drink options from starbucks.
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Positive Steps To Take When You’re Feeling Negative About Diabetes
Some positive steps I take when I begin feeling negative about my type 1 diabetes.
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A Type 1 Diabetic’s Guide to Surviving a Music Festival: My Gameplan + Essentials
My Gameplan + Essentials for navigating a music festival as a type 1 diabetic.
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Trader Joe’s Grocery Haul vol. 1
Trader Joe’s Grocery Haul to show what items I buy for my low carb meals and snacks throughout the week.
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13 Reasons Why It’s Awkward to Be a Lady With Diabetes
Everyday reasons why having diabetes can be awkward.
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My Handy Guide to Diabetes Terminology
A word bank of diabetes related terms to help understand the contents of this blog.
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My Go-To Low Carb Iced Starbucks Drinks
Here are a few of my go-to, diabetic friendly, iced Starbucks drinks.
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My Story: Why You Probably Didn’t Know That I Have Diabetes
After having type 1 diabetes for 14 years, I am finally feeling confident about sharing my experiences, thoughts, and knowledge with the world.
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What The Heck Is Type 1 Diabetes?!
Diabetes is a confusing and complicated disease. Here are the fundamentals of what you need to know: It stinks.
