Tag: diabetes
-
New Book Announcement: “Success with LADA Diabetes”
I am excited to announce the release of my book, “Success with LADA Diabetes: Achieving Optimal Health with Diet, Exercise, and Insulin.“ This long awaited book draws upon my decade of experience living with LADA Diabetes and aims to cover a wide variety of important topics. Book Description Discover the hidden world of Latent Autoimmune…
-
Adding a Ketone Meter to my Diabetes Supplies
Ketones are a type of chemical produced in the liver when it breaks down fat for energy. When left unchecked, these ketones can begin to accumulate in the body, leading to a life-threatening condition known as Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA). DKA is particularly dangerous for people with Type 1 Diabetes, as their bodies are unable to…
-
Blood Glucose Test: Too Little Blood
I have to do daily fingerstick blood glucose tests because my insulin pump requires it for calibration. Fingerprick tests are perhaps one of the most common aspects of managing Type 1 Diabetes and also other types of Diabetes like LADA. Even if you don’t use insulin to treat your diabetes, you may do a morning…
-
How can you make your weekend seem longer?
I am going to tell you a tale about how my weekend started to feel longer… This is a post about psychology… Maybe there is something helpful in this for you! About two years ago, I wrote about Sunday being Sensor Start Day. Starting a new sensor every week is a requirement for my diabetes…
-
The Health Metrics that I’m Keeping Track of
I’m currently tracking my health in a spreadsheet because I want to be more aware of how I’m doing. I’m specifically interested in observing my mental health and diabetes wellness. In the past, I’ve used blood glucose log books to keep track of my glucose readings, which is a pretty standard practice. However, now, my…
-
Improving my Gum Health with Aloe Vera Mouthwash
One aspect of my health that has been a struggle is gum health. There is a connection between diabetes and gum disease, such as gingivitis or periodontitis, with symptoms like bleeding and painful gums. As the WebMD article on Diabetes and Oral Health explains, high blood sugar causes more plaque build up which leads to…
-
Can you reverse diabetes by changing diet?
The answer here is “yes for some people.” This is not possible for people with Type 1 Diabetes, though. Some people have diabetes as a result of being overweight. If they lose weight, there is a possibility of lowering their blood glucose so that it is in the normal range. I know this is true…
-
How Stressful is Diabetes?
One of the reasons I slow down on writing this blog is that diabetes is stressful! While I think it’s important to share my experiences to help others, there are certainly days where I just want to live my life and not think about diabetes. Unfortunately, there is never a day or even a single…