I was getting ready to head off for my first ever cruise when Rebekah Svensson of Awkwardyethealthy.com agreed to share tips on cruising with type 1 diabetes! I have Type 1 Diabetes (and I have for the past 18 years) and I have been on exactly ONE cruise. A Disney cruise to be exact. Therefore, … [Read more...] about 11 Tips for Cruising with Type 1 Diabetes
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10 Things to do when feeling overwhelmed by diabetes
We know that diabetes is stressful and can be overwhelming at times. The day in and day out grind of carb counting, injecting insulin, and checking blood sugar levels can wear a person down. That is why it is so important to look after your mental health as well as your physical health. Here are … [Read more...] about 10 Things to do when feeling overwhelmed by diabetes
Tax Tips for People with Diabetes
If you are like me, you aren't overly excited by tax time. The thought of paying in more money is so depressing that you are probably digging through every receipt trying to figure out how you can write off that last Ice-cap from Tim Hortons as a diabetes-related expense. Here are a few tax tips … [Read more...] about Tax Tips for People with Diabetes
Insulin Can Be Deadly. An Insulin Pump is a Tool.
If you live with diabetes you know that insulin can be deadly. You understand what happens when you go without insulin and what happens if you get too much. In November of 2018, the CBC and partnering news agencies released an article on the dangers of certain medical devices. In the article, it … [Read more...] about Insulin Can Be Deadly. An Insulin Pump is a Tool.
Halloween and Diabetes: Tips to make it less scary!
It is that time of year again--time to prepare for the Great Pumpkin and all of the fun (and sometimes) anxiety that Halloween can bring parents. It can be especially stressful for families dealing with diabetes for the first time. When you are new to managing diabetes during a sugar-filled holiday … [Read more...] about Halloween and Diabetes: Tips to make it less scary!
How to reduce diabetes waste
Whenever we have changed a site or try out a sensor, I have looked down at the pile of trash and feel incredible guilt. There seems to be so much "stuff" that we are putting in the garbage can. It can't possibly be good for the environment. In an attempt to protect the world for my future … [Read more...] about How to reduce diabetes waste
