Diabetes and the Low-Carb Diet
Diabetes and the low-carb diet – how necessary is it for people with Type 1 Diabetes to eat a diet low in carbohydrates? Do carbs matter in a diabetes diet?
Insulin Pump Break
Over the summer we took an insulin pump break. Taking an insulin pump break was something my son’s first doctor recommended that we might like to try someday during a beach holiday. But I never thought much about it in the early days of diagnosis. That was until a few...
Your Diabetes School Journal – The Ultimate Tool for Managing a Child with Type 1 Diabetes at School
As the mother of a child with Type 1 Diabetes, one of the most valuable tools I have is his diabetes school journal. Yes, my son’s medication is critical. His pump and CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor) are life-saving. His snacks are always important. He has other...
World Cup Party Food
World Cup Party Food and Your Health This weekend kicks off the quarter-final rounds of the World Cup. It has been an exciting time in our home as we have been watching the games live almost every evening. With what everyone thought were the obvious teams eliminated,...
Nighttime Hypoglycemia: The Fear of Every Parent of a Child with Diabetes
Nighttime hypoglycemia is a common fear among parents of children with diabetes. When blood sugar falls too low during the night, the consequences can be serious, even deadly. If you are terrified of hypoglycemia at night, you’re not alone.
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