Tag: t1d
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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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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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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 Pink Drinks from Starbucks
Summertime is in full swing and there’s nothing better than cooling down with a refreshing beverage from your favorite coffee shop. With many popular options showing up for the summer, it’s easy to indulge in more sugar than you’re expecting. I’ve decided to come up with some low carb swaps for Starbucks’ popular Pink Drink,…
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Bolus Friendly Brunch: Tips for Brunching with Type 1 Diabetes
I put my thoughts into words to share my own personal rule book on helping my insulin-challenged self stay sane during the best meal of the day, brunch!
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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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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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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 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.