Today it’s time for a little look back in the mirror. To a huge step, at least for me. Because, exactly one year ago today, I got my first insulin pump. I had been considering it for YEARS, and various endocrinologists had been trying to throw one at me for about as long. It was […]
Scanning the diabetes related forums I’m active in, there are a few commonalities. Supportive members. Great discussions. Awesome tips and tricks to manage everyday life with diabetes. But there is another one – a more negative one. That is the fact that there’s a lot of victim mentality within the diabetes community (and, I’m sure […]
Your alarm goes off. You try to open your eyes, with varying levels of success, and try to shut that darn ringing off. A yawn and a stretch later, you get up, go into the kitchen and… (Please finish that sentence in the comments below, I’m dying to hear the end of this!) Yes, what […]
You know exactly how it can be. You’ve stocked up your fridge. It’s full of awesomely healthy things to make. And the intention is there to actually make that chicken soup, the lamb and the crockpot (that’ll leave leftovers for lunch the next day, too.) Yet, when it’s nearing dinner time, you say “eff it. […]
It was finally time. I was nervous, noticeably so. My hands were shaking, I had a slight sweat and could only concentrate with major effort. I was sitting at my diabetes nurse’s office, plunger in hand, plaster sitting snuggly on my stomach. “Come on, Hanna, you’ve done this a gazillion times before”, I told myself. […]
I have something to confess to you. I used to think in a way that was pretty destructive, both for myself and those around me. And I still can’t help but to fall back in every once in a while. And I’m going to bet that you’ve thought this precise thought many of times. When […]
Ah, the rave about green smoothies! Green smoothies to heal this, green smoothies to clear that infection, green smoothies for brighter and clearer skin. The list is endless of what green smoothies can (apparently) do! Yet, I might be the only nutrition specialist that doesn’t recommend drinking them. Especially not for people with diabetes. Have you […]
If there’s one thing I don’t enjoy doing, it’s walking (or running) on a treadmill. For me, there’s nothing more boring to spend my time doing. Life is to be lived, not be spent on a treadmill! (You heard it here first!) This is a thing in my life that has changed though – before […]
Whilst grainbrain.ch is getting her new looks, I thought I’d focus a little on my favourite social media platform, Facebook. Who do I follow on Facebook? The answer here is: tons. I follow tons of people, companies, news sites, brands (and yes, even Sauna, being true to my Finnish roots!). Exclusively for you, however, I’ve […]
Recently, I’ve read a lot about fasting, intermittent fasting and how to do it. Intermittent fasting can be done in many ways, depending on your preferences and lifestyle, and basically means to cut down on calories for a limited period of time, to give the body a chance to use its own reserves. This can […]