Type 1 Thursday is BACK – and it’s all about the bolus! Today, I’ll be answering a question from the audience about mealtime bolus gone wrong… How do you handle first high blood sugars, then low? Or high and steady after meals? Or low 3-4 hours after a meal? So confusing! Do you have any […]
How important is mindset in diabetes management? What difference can it make? 🤔 It took me so long before I realized just how big of a deal mindset work is when it comes to diabetes management. How do you react when you see an undesirable number on the display? What are you thinking when you’re […]
“A CURE IS JUST 5-10 YEARS AWAY” If I (& my parents) had a penny for every time we’ve heard that “promise” during the past 34 years, we’d be laughing all the way to the bank. Let’s talk about the prospect of curing T1D. Do you think we’re getting close to one? 🤔 After a […]
Diabetes & self love – why is it necessary? 🤔And why is it so crucial to find your way of showing yourself self love? We’re going deeper than the ordinary advice when it comes to diabetes (“Medication, food & movement” 🙄) , this is more about the mental aspects of living with a chronic illness, […]
“WHO THE FUCK ARE YOU TO CALL YOURSELF A DIABETES EXPERT?!” I could sense the frustration behind his words, the anger in his question. (IG DMs are almost always a joy. 🙃) “Oh, honey”, I thought, “it’s not the first (and presumably not the last) time someone gets triggered by my username & brand.”🤷🏻♀️ The […]
The Swedish Child Diabetes Foundation, Barndiabetesfonden, celebrates its 30th anniversary! 💙 There is still so much work to be done when it comes to #T1D, from awareness and advocacy to realizing the importance of individuality in management. And, most important of all – finding a cure.🌟 #BlåKnuten , the Blue knot, is a symbol for this awareness. 900 […]
Are nutritional supplements needed for people with diabetes? And, which ones could potentially help? Some say they can help diabetes management, others say supplements are the hugest waste of time and money. So what should you believe? Here’s my take on nutritional supplements, and which ones may make sense for you to explore. What supplements […]
“You give other people with diabetes bad conscience!” The words of my Sweet Friend surprised me. I was gobsmacked, then I was amazed, then everything suddenly made sense. “That’s soooo not my point”, I said, laughingly. “I know, I know it’s not, but if everyone knew how to take care of themselves like you do, […]
Are you taking the right medication, or medications, to manage your diabetes? We often just “take what we’re prescribed” in terms of medications. But is this always the best strategy? Is there anything you can do as a patient to influence your medication? In this week’s Type 1 Thursday, this is exactly what I’m talking […]
Why should you focus on movement as a person with diabetes? Isn’t exercise just boring, but has to be done and potentially raises your blood glucose? Not necessarily! It’s time for Type 1 Thursday, my Sweet Friend, where I explain why moving our bodies is a GREAT THING, what we need to focus on and […]