Lowering your HbA1c as a Type 1 Diabetic is HARD! How did I turn my double digit HbA1c nightmare into a healthy 5.0% habit? Find out all about my 12 step formula in this week’s Type 1 Thursday! What is your goal A1c? Or healthy goal in general? Let me know in a comment below! […]
In today’s Type 1 Thursday, it’s time for a more personal comment… Why do people disagree so strongly about what people with diabetes should eat, when we all should have a common goal (notmal, healthy blood sugars)? What’s your opinion about this? What tools and tricks have you tried to try to manage your diabetes […]
It’s Thursday – time for another Type 1 Thursday! Today’s topic is Type 1 vs Type 2 Diabetes. What are the differences? What are the similarities (if any)? And what about management and treatment, what are differences and similarities there? What are your take aways from this video? Share in a comment! Transcription If you prefer […]
Is eating at restaurants difficult while trying to maintain normal blood sugars? Not necessarily! This is my little guide of how to eat at restaurants while maintaining the normal blood sugars all Type 1 Diabetics deserve and should strive for! I share my top six tips for successfully dining out, what to focus on and […]
Today, we’re talking about 5 lies your doctor has told you about Diabetes. It’s not your fault that you’ve been told these lies. Or that you believed them, either! Do these sound familiar to you? Do you need carbs? “Eat and cover for it with insulin”? DKA? Complications? A cure for Type 1 Diabetes? Check […]
Let’s talk about treating hypos/low blood sugars in today’s Type 1 Thursday! How do you treat your lows? What do you use? Comments and questions are, as always, welcome! Transcription If you prefer to read: Hello and welcome to Type 1 Thursday with me Hanna Boëthius, one of the cofounders of The Low Carb Universe. […]
Today we’re talking about traveling with diabetes on Type 1 Thursday! What are some tips and tricks you should bear in mind when traveling? And what shouldn’t you do? You can find my travel check list for diabetes here! What are your best tips for traveling with diabetes? Let me know in a comment!
Today, I’m talking about total carbs vs net carbs – which one should you count? Carb counts are sometimes difficult to bolus the right amount for, so also on low carb/keto. Especially since food manufacturers love to state “net carbs” instead of total carbs on their products… Find out more about what I think of […]
This is one hot potato (ha!) in the diabetes world: ketosis and DKA. How do you get DKA, diabetic ketoacidosis? what is it, what’s dangerous? And ketosis, what is that? How do you get there, and is it dangerous, even for a Type 1 Diabetic? Check out the latest episode of Type 1 Thursday to […]
Join me for another Type 1 Thursday, ahead of our Diabetes. by The Low Carb Universe event in June (bit.ly/happydiabetes) Today, we’re talking about fasting and T1D. Is it possible? Should you do it? Do you do some kind of intermittent fasting? Have you noticed any benefits as a T1D? Questions and comments are welcome! 🙂