Gary Scheiner Interview: Think Like A Pancreas – Diapoint Virtual Diabetes Series
Think Like A Pancreas – A Practical Guide to Managing Diabetes with Insulin As part of our Diapoint Virtual Diabetes Series, it was such an honor to interview Gary Scheiner, author of Think Like A Pancreas. This book was a game-changer for our family when my son was...
Diabetes Athletes: Brais Dacal of Team Novo Nordisk
Diabetes Athletes: Brais Dacal of Team Novo Nordisk – Diapoint Virtual Family Picnic 2020 As part of the First Annual Diapoint Type 1 Diabetes Virtual Family Picnic, we were so honored to speak with Brais Dacal from Team Novo Nordisk about diabetes athletes. Team Novo...
Type 1 Diabetes Super Panel
Type 1 Diabetes Super Power Panel – Diapoint T1D Virtual Family Picnic As part of the First Annual Diapoint Type 1 Diabetes Virtual Family Picnic, we held a live diabetes panel discussion with five amazing people with Type 1 Diabetes from the UAE region! Advocates...
Sara Adhami and Pam Durant: Diabetes At School
Diabetes at School Live Discussion with Sara Adhami and Pam Durant As part of the First Annual Diapoint Type 1 Diabetes Virtual Family Picnic, we held a live discussion on diabetes at school with two prominent women in the diabetes space. Sara Adhami is a Certified...
Dr Nandu Thalange: Diabetes and Sports
Diabetes and Sports As part of the First Annual Diapoint Type 1 Diabetes Virtual Family Picnic, we welcomed Dr Nandu Thalange for this informative discussion on diabetes and sports. Dr Thalange is a Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist at Al Jalila Children’s...
Dr Madiha Khan: The Psychology of a Chronic Condition
The Psychology of Diabetes As part of the First Annual Diapoint Type 1 Diabetes Virtual Family Picnic, we welcomed Dr Madiha Khan for this wonderful discussion on the psychology of a chronic condition. Dr Khan is a psychiatrist with extensive experience in helping...
Diabetes At School During COVID-19
Do you have a child with diabetes at school during Covid-19? A few weeks ago my son’s school called me to ask “what I was thinking and feeling” about sending my son back to school this fall. It was a very considerate call that I appreciated. However, I had no real...
Rice and Carbohydrates
Breaking Down Rice and Carbohydrates Rice and carbohydrates are hot topics in the diabetes community. So, which rice is the lowest in carbs, and where do the different types of rice fit on the Glycemic Index? Rice Can Be Part of a Healthy Eating Plan Rice is a...
Diapoint Virtual Diabetes Series – Interviews With Experts
In April 2020, we launched the Diapoint Virtual Diabetes Series. This is a series of live video conferences in which the Diapoint founder, Pam Durant, interviews various experts to discuss topics on health, wellness, and diabetes. Virtual Diabetes Series...
What is the Glycemic Index?
Glycemic Index Basics The glycemic index (GI) is a ranking from 0 to 100 assigned to foods. A food’s ranking on the glycemic index represents the extent to which its respective carbohydrates raise blood sugar (glucose) levels two hours after consumption. The...
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5 Essentials for Managing Type 1 Diabetes at School
Relieve some of the anxiety you feel whenever your child with Type 1 Diabetes heads to school for the day.
You'll find tips on educating the teacher and nurse, making emergency snack boxes, traveling on the school bus and more.
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