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 […]
Reflecting on all the things we have to feel gratitude for is sometimes overwhelming, even if they’re all little individual sparks of joy in our lives. Sitting here, being so overwhelmingly grateful that I have the chance to start yet another year. A year that I can choose to shape and form in exactly the […]
What does STRESS have to do with your diabetes management? Have you noticed that your blood sugar reacts in an unexpected way, either up or down, when you’re stressed? We can distinguish between physical and emotional stress, and, sadly, we are way more emotionally/mentally stressed today than ever. Today, I talk about why this happens […]
“Your A1c is 4.8%”, she said with disbelief in her voice. “No way”, I replied, laughing, “it must be an error!” “It’s time for your yearly blood work anyway, let’s throw in an HbA1c, too. The labs margin of error is a lot less”, she mentioned. Excellent suggestion! Well, the lab results came back at […]
How important is hydration for diabetes? What can it cause if you’re not hydrated? I’ve noticed it myself. Sometimes, if I have a particularly stubborn high (or event borderline high) blood sugar that won’t come down with my usual line of care, it may very well be that I’m a bit dehydrated. But is that […]
Real food is actual food, food that comes from nature and is not refined, made in a factory or tampered with by humans. And no matter of what way you choose to eat, be it keto, paleo, vegan or otherwise, we can all agree that real food is what is the best for our bodies, […]