Betting on Sugar.

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 journey :) 

I remember when I was first diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, I was SUPER self-conscious. I was 16 years old and was...

As someone highly focused on my diabetic health, I've sometimes found myself ignoring unhealthy habits as a justification for maintaining stable blood sugar. Some examples might be skipping meals if my blood sugar is a little high, overanalyzing and fearing certain foo...

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 love traveling, I find the packing process to be a TAD stressful.... there's just so many things to remember!! That's why I've create...

Good Morning friends :) Finally figuring out how to have stable morning/early afternoon blood sugars was a really long process for me. After finally coming to a place of peace with my morning blood sugars, I thought I'd write a little post about some tips and tricks I'...

It’s that time of year again, when the smell of balsam is in the air and lights fill the night with a warm brightness only the holidays could bring. I must admit, I am a huge sucker for the holidays, getting to spend time with my family, eating festive food, listening...

Hey guys! Here's my first and maybe only Youtube video about what I eat in a day along with all my blood sugar readings. So many people think I eat a super restrictive, boring diet in order to maintain normal blood sugar levels and still be vegan/low carb, but here's p...

First off let me start this post with a short disclaimer. The information contained in this post is purely for informational purposes. I am in no way a health care professional and you should always consult your doctor before changing anything your regular routine. The...

1. PRE-BOLUS!!!! A  lot of you reading this probably do this already but I can’t stress how much it helps!!  Pre blousing means putting in your fast acting (meal time) insulin before you plan on eating your food. It can range from 5 to 30 minutes before, depending on w...

The winter of 2014 is when my approach to managing diabetes completely changed. Even though I was able to keep decent control for the first 4 years of my diagnosis, I was experiencing highs and lows much to frequently and was getting fed up. My A1Cs had never gone abov...

It all started in the holiday season of 2010.  I remember going Christmas shopping with my family and insisting on bringing the biggest reusable water bottle we had.  For some people drinking that much water is totally normal, especially while shopping, but for me it d...