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Satisfying Sugar Substitutes
The saying “eat to live” has really become something I remind myself of every day. I LOVE sweets; sugar should be my middle name. But, unfortunately I cannot eat the way I used to when I was younger,...
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4 Eyes
Every six months I go to the eye doctor to get my eyes checked for Glaucoma, which is common in diabetics. For the past two years my checkups have been normal — my optometrist has even told me that I...
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The Benefits of Music
One of the most difficult things I have come across since being diagnosed is learning to manage my stress level. I have tried many different methods of stress management, including exercise,...
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Saving Pennies at the Grocery Store
Making a conscious effort to eat healthy requires more than just dedication. It can also require extra money. Many of the recipes I like call for ingredients like almond meal, fish, and sugar...
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Alcohol and Diabetes: Finding the Perfect Mix
When I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes one of the first conversations my doctor had with me was about alcohol. He warned me about the dangers of drinking and how it can affect a person who is...
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Why is Exercise so Important for Diabetics?
Today’s post comes from Rich Nagle, a type 1 diabetic and exercise enthusiast. Rich also writes his own blog entitled Rich the Diabetic. sportsandsocial / flickr Everybody knows that we should...
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Insulin Pump Dilemma
At 18 when I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes I was told it was my choice whether I wanted to get an insulin pump, and that using one was not necessary. Back then, the thought of having something...
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Low Blood Sugar at Night
Most of my low blood sugars come up at night. Because I am a type 1 diabetic I have to take two types of insulin: one fast acting and one slow release. Every now and then I will wake up in the middle...
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Carb-Cravings: What’s Changed?
I was diagnosed with diabetes much later than the average Type 1. I can still remember being able to eat anything I wanted and not worrying that I took enough or too much insulin. Since being diagnosed...
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