T1D Tips

3 Ways to Prioritize Blood Sugars During the Holiday Season with Type 1 Diabetes

May 05, 2022

When you are navigating the holiday season with type 1 diabetes, it can often feel like you are caught in the middle between choosing to enjoy your favorite seasonal treats or managing your blood sugars.

6 Myths About Lowering Your A1C You Shouldn’t Believe & What to Do Instead

May 04, 2022

When you receive a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, you are sent home with worksheets, folders, brochures, binders, and books. You are overwhelmed with the plethora of information that quite literally has fallen onto your lap and you want to be able to absorb all of the information you possibly can. Diabetes changes so many things in your life that you want to be able to navigate the life that you once had. But, it can be quite difficult when the information you receive is conflicting and make navigating this huge lifestyle change even more overwhelming.

Diabetes Devices Up Close: The Dexcom G6

April 21, 2022

The Diabetes Glossary: For the Newly Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetic

April 21, 2022

When you receive a diagnosis of diabetes, it really is like learning a whole new language. Not only does it change the way that you take care of your body and the way that you look at food, but there’s all these new terms that you didn’t know existed. If you are new to the diabetes community, you might have heard these terms and have no idea what they mean or you don't know that these terms exist.

Intentional Goal Setting to Improve Your Diabetes Management: Tips from A Diabetes Health Coach

April 07, 2022

When it comes to managing diabetes, you might be advised to make lifestyle or management changes. Your doctor might want to set an A1C goal for you to reach by the next visit, but it sort of ends there. You have 3 months, or 90 days, to reach that goal and you may feel like there are a large number of changes to make– from pre-bolusing more consistently, to carb counting accurately, and being intentional about your boluses.

Is It Dangerous If I Get My CGM Wet?

April 05, 2022

Diabetes Devices Up Close: The Abbott Freestyle Libre

March 29, 2022

How To Become An Intuitive Eater When You Have Type 1 Diabetes

March 24, 2022

Intuitive eating is a revolutionary approach to food that encourages you to abandon food rules and listen to your body’s needs. Unlike traditional diets that restrict or ban certain foods, intuitive eating requires you to stop looking at foods as “good” or “bad.”

How to Manage Blood Sugars While Exercising with Type 1 Diabetes from a Certified Personal Trainer

March 11, 2022

Let’s face it, at some point or another your endocrinologist or healthcare provider encouraged you to start exercising more. You heard all of the great benefits physical activity has for your insulin sensitivity and overall health that you decided to give it a shot. But you soon figured out that there was a huge learning curve when it came to managing blood sugars and exercising.