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...
Dr Sarper Tanli Interview: Diapoint Virtual Series
Diapoint Virtual Diabetes Series In April, we launched the new Diapoint Virtual Diabetes Series. In these interviews we will speak with a variety of experts on a range of topics, and bring you the highlights on our website. We loved having Dr Sarper Tanli, MD, PhD, as...
Diabetes and Covid-19: Sweeping Statements and Glaring Omissions
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, consistent links have been drawn between diabetes and Covid-19. Specifically, we are continually told that people with diabetes are at higher risk of serious implications or death from the virus and its associated disease. This...
Sara Adhami Interview: Diapoint Virtual Series
Diapoint Virtual Diabetes Series In April, we launched the new Diapoint Virtual Diabetes Series. In these interviews we will speak with a variety of experts on a range of topics, and bring you the highlights on our website. We were very honored to have Sara Adhami,...
The World’s Worst Diabetes Mom – Diabetes Book Review
The World's Worst Diabetes Mom by Stacey Simms We have been fans of Stacey Simm’s podcast Diabetes Connections for a while now, so when we learned she wrote a book, we were of course very excited to read it. Is Stacey Simms Really A Bad Mom? Admittedly, the...
Climbing Kilimanjaro for Diabetes
Throw Back Thursday #TBT Today as I was searching my hard drive for a video I made last summer for a new course I will launch, I came across many old family videos. My son and I are both home sick with the flu this week, so I took a work break and we spent some time...
Your 2019 Diabetes Year in Review
How long ago did a year really feel like a year? Honestly, the way they fly by, a year feels like only a few months. Can you relate? So we are almost at the end of 2019 and this is a big one. Not only are we saying goodbye to 2019, we are also about to embark on a...
Better Inclusion for Kids with Diabetes
Today is World Diabetes Day – the perfect day to advocate for better inclusion for kids with diabetes. The theme for 2019 is Family and Diabetes. If you, like me, are the parent or caretaker of a child with diabetes, you will know how important it is for your child to...
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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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