2020 Reflection: Getting Through the Year with Type 1 Diabetes
2020 was a year that put us all through the wringer. Humans everywhere experienced a collective loss like never before. Loss of loved...
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“Courage doesn't always roar, sometimes it's the quiet voice at the end of the day whispering 'I will try again tomorrow'”
How wearing a medical ID bracelet helped me over come my self-consciousness with type 1 diabetes
It's been a hot minute since I last made a blog post, so I'd thought I'd take the time to tell you a little story on me and my medical ID...
Chronic Self-Care: The Singular Revolution of Managing a Lifelong Illness
Taking my mind back to the day I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes is a dream-like experience. Some parts of the day are so vividly...
Living alone with type 1 diabetes - tips for optimal comfort and relaxation in your sacred space
About 2 months ago I decided to make a huge change in regards to my living environment. I decided for the first time in my adulthood that...
Three Things to Improve Your Life with Type 1 Diabetes
Living with type 1 diabetes is hard. There will be days where a lot of your efforts to successfully manage it can seem like a waste. At...
Low Carb, High Protein, Vegan Pumpkin Loaf
In the midst of the fall season, I felt a little left out when it came to tasty pumpkin-ey treats, so I decided to come up with my own...
Low Carb Tater Tots (Vegan, GF, Keto)
Wanting to impress some guests with a cute/healthy hors d'oevre at your next dinner party? Or maybe your like me and you just want to...
The Cleanest, Best-Tasting Chocolate Protein Bars (Vegan, Gluten-free, Paleo, Whole Foods, Keto)
As someone who self-identifies as a whole foody, I found myself always turning to packaged protein bars when I was on the go and in need...
Cauliflower Pakoras (Low Carb, Vegan, Gluten free)
These are some of the TASTIEST treats I've ever made. Before you continue reading you should know that these are deep fried and not super...
Food Labels 101: A Simple Approach to Understanding Nutrition Facts & Ingredient Lists
I remember when I first got diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, reading and understanding food labels was all of a sudden extremely important...
Good-For-Your-Gut Chickpea Cookie Dough Fudge Recipe (Vegan, Gluten-free, Low carb, Soy-free, Peanut
Back with another recipe! This time its for decadent cookie dough fudge. As I always say, it's great idea to find healthy alternatives...
Getting sicker in pursuit of optimal health: A lesson in self-love
As someone highly focused on my diabetic health, I've sometimes found myself ignoring unhealthy habits as a justification for maintaining...
Diabetes Travel Checklist
Hi again :) It's that time of year where a lot of humans travel around the world to see their loved ones for the holidays! As much as I...
Easy Sugar-free Peppermint Chocolate (Vegan, Gluten Free, Soy free, All-Natural, Paleo, Keto)
Anyone who knows me knows that I love the holidays soooo much. Unfortunately, this time of year can bring out the worst part of being a...
Dawn Phenomenon
Good Morning friends :) Finally figuring out how to have stable morning/early afternoon blood sugars was a really long process for me....
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