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#diabeteslife showcases daily experiences, challenges, and triumphs of living with diabetes. It fosters community, shares tips, promotes awareness, encourages support, highlights healthy habits, and empowers individuals through personal stories and education.

you dont understand diabetes unless you have it Imagine this: It's cold outside, so you decide to travel somewhere warmer for a long weekend with your pals. Before anything else, you have to pack an entire backpack full of diabetes supplies for your insulin pump, back up supplies, backup insulin, etc., so you're ok no matter what happens. Then, you have to get wanded through TSA since your continuous glucose monitor and insulin pump are picked up by the scanner. Then, you have the pleasure of sitting on a plane for 2.5 hrs, so you are likely going to be insulin resistant since youre not moving. Your blood sugar starts to go up. You’re also at a high altitude, so you’re getting more dehydrated, which only makes the blood sugar go up more. You can’t over-correct with insulin, or you’ll end up low when you get off the plane and start moving. But you also dont want to show up at 275 and feel like garbage. You’re hungry mid flight, so you have to have a snack, but since your number is higher, you hesitate and go for a protein only option…which the flight doesn’t offer since every airplane offers high carb snacks. You get off the plane in weather that is 50 degrees warmer than where you live, and you start to tank for merely existing. This is just PART of what we go through as people living with diabetes. #typeonediabetes #diabetesproblems #diabeteslife #highbloodsugar #t1dlookslikeme

you dont understand diabetes unless you have it Imagine this: It's cold outside, so you decide to travel somewhere warmer for a long weekend with your pals. Before anything else, you have to pack an entire backpack full of diabetes supplies for your insulin pump, back up supplies, backup insulin, etc., so you're ok no matter what happens. Then, you have to get wanded through TSA since your continuous glucose monitor and insulin pump are picked up by the scanner. Then, you have the pleasure of sitting on a plane for 2.5 hrs, so you are likely going to be insulin resistant since youre not moving. Your blood sugar starts to go up. You’re also at a high altitude, so you’re getting more dehydrated, which only makes the blood sugar go up more. You can’t over-correct with insulin, or you’ll end up low when you get off the plane and start moving. But you also dont want to show up at 275 and feel like garbage. You’re hungry mid flight, so you have to have a snack, but since your number is higher, you hesitate and go for a protein only option…which the flight doesn’t offer since every airplane offers high carb snacks. You get off the plane in weather that is 50 degrees warmer than where you live, and you start to tank for merely existing. This is just PART of what we go through as people living with diabetes. #typeonediabetes #diabetesproblems #diabeteslife #highbloodsugar #t1dlookslikeme

when you’re out to eat and have diabetes  I don’t know about you… …there was a period in my life when I went out to eat, I felt like I was under a microscope by everyone at the table. People telling me what to eat. People telling me what not to eat. People giving all sorts of input into my nutritional needs and my desires in that moment that were not qualified to be doing so. At the end of the day, a lot of people will think they know how to manage your diabetes for you better than you do… So the best thing you can do, in the words of Robert Downey Jr, is “smile, nod, and do whatever you were going to do anyway.” #diabeteslife #diabeteshumor #insulinpump #typeonediabetes #diabetesawareness

when you’re out to eat and have diabetes  I don’t know about you… …there was a period in my life when I went out to eat, I felt like I was under a microscope by everyone at the table. People telling me what to eat. People telling me what not to eat. People giving all sorts of input into my nutritional needs and my desires in that moment that were not qualified to be doing so. At the end of the day, a lot of people will think they know how to manage your diabetes for you better than you do… So the best thing you can do, in the words of Robert Downey Jr, is “smile, nod, and do whatever you were going to do anyway.” #diabeteslife #diabeteshumor #insulinpump #typeonediabetes #diabetesawareness

The 3 S’s for stubborn high blood sugars (you must know these) When you have a stubborn high blood sugar that will not come down and you’ve done what seems like everything for it… …it very likely comes down to one of these three things:  Sleep, stress, or sickness. 1. Lack of sleep can lead to insulin resistance as your body perceives it as stress and it can increase your cortisol levels. 2. Increased mental stress = increased cortisol which increases insulin resistance until your subconscious mind relaxes. 3. Sickness = physical stress perceived by the body, more cortisol and more insulin resistance. Notice they all involve elevated cortisol which is very detrimental for happy blood sugars as cortisol can also break down muscle tissue into glucose which is no bueno. Did your care team ever teach you this? #diabeteslife #highbloodsugar #type1diabetes #diabeteseducation #insulinresistance

The 3 S’s for stubborn high blood sugars (you must know these) When you have a stubborn high blood sugar that will not come down and you’ve done what seems like everything for it… …it very likely comes down to one of these three things:  Sleep, stress, or sickness. 1. Lack of sleep can lead to insulin resistance as your body perceives it as stress and it can increase your cortisol levels. 2. Increased mental stress = increased cortisol which increases insulin resistance until your subconscious mind relaxes. 3. Sickness = physical stress perceived by the body, more cortisol and more insulin resistance. Notice they all involve elevated cortisol which is very detrimental for happy blood sugars as cortisol can also break down muscle tissue into glucose which is no bueno. Did your care team ever teach you this? #diabeteslife #highbloodsugar #type1diabetes #diabeteseducation #insulinresistance

Diabetes sometimes just sucks. In the past week I have had:  💉4 failed sites 💉3 nasty highs 💉2 failed sensors 💉 a syringe that literally exploded 200 units of insulin all over the bathroom (Like the bathroom still smells like insulin - it’s rank) You almost have to laugh at that level of ridiculously consecutively. As someone who works in the field professionally and has lived with this for over 25 years myself, the biggest thing is to remind yourself that diabetes is not fun. But, no one is perfect. This will happen to everyone at some point. The goal is to minimize the amount of time it does happen and maximize the number of times you are winning. Ultimately, the key is to never give up on it and to never give up on yourself. No matter how dire the situation may seem, you CAN and WILL succeed and get through it. Plus, there’s an amazing community to help you do that and I’ve got your back. #typeonediabetes #t1dlookslikeme #highbloodsugar #insulindependent #diabeteslife

Diabetes sometimes just sucks. In the past week I have had:  💉4 failed sites 💉3 nasty highs 💉2 failed sensors 💉 a syringe that literally exploded 200 units of insulin all over the bathroom (Like the bathroom still smells like insulin - it’s rank) You almost have to laugh at that level of ridiculously consecutively. As someone who works in the field professionally and has lived with this for over 25 years myself, the biggest thing is to remind yourself that diabetes is not fun. But, no one is perfect. This will happen to everyone at some point. The goal is to minimize the amount of time it does happen and maximize the number of times you are winning. Ultimately, the key is to never give up on it and to never give up on yourself. No matter how dire the situation may seem, you CAN and WILL succeed and get through it. Plus, there’s an amazing community to help you do that and I’ve got your back. #typeonediabetes #t1dlookslikeme #highbloodsugar #insulindependent #diabeteslife

How to not eat the kitchen when you have a low blood sugar.  Low blood sugars are bad enough if you have diabetes… …but what makes them 10x worse is when all you want to do is eat the entire fridge. One of the newest finds that I’ve discovered to help is Elovate, which contains 16 grams of glucose to bring your blood sugars back into range WITHOUT putting you on the blood sugar rollercoaster. Unlike a lot of low treatments, it’s actually tastes good. Definitely a new addition to my diabetes arsenal and something for you to consider at elevate.life #lowbloodsugar #insulindependent #t1dlookslikeme #bloodsugarbalance #diabeteslife

How to not eat the kitchen when you have a low blood sugar.  Low blood sugars are bad enough if you have diabetes… …but what makes them 10x worse is when all you want to do is eat the entire fridge. One of the newest finds that I’ve discovered to help is Elovate, which contains 16 grams of glucose to bring your blood sugars back into range WITHOUT putting you on the blood sugar rollercoaster. Unlike a lot of low treatments, it’s actually tastes good. Definitely a new addition to my diabetes arsenal and something for you to consider at elevate.life #lowbloodsugar #insulindependent #t1dlookslikeme #bloodsugarbalance #diabeteslife

“I just can’t figure out my diabetes.” If you have felt helpless with your diabetes, just know that you are not alone. Sara came to us after 26(!) years of living with diabetes feeling completely lost. Most notably: 💉high blood sugars after every meal (lord forbid she had a restaurant meal) 💉exercise was a nightmare with low blood sugars 💉she felt ZERO support from her care team After 26 years it can seem really hopeless and she felt like nothing could change so this was her last big hope… …and boy did things get better. She’s now upset when she averages in the 130s instead of the 120s. She’s nailing restaurant meals when she chooses to go out to eat, low blood sugars have evaporated from exercise, and she’s even tamed pizza meals, the nightmare of most people with diabetes. So if she can do it after 26 years of living with diabetes, what’s stopping you? #diabeteseducation #typeonediabetes #t1dlookslikeme #diabeteslife #insulindependent

“I just can’t figure out my diabetes.” If you have felt helpless with your diabetes, just know that you are not alone. Sara came to us after 26(!) years of living with diabetes feeling completely lost. Most notably: 💉high blood sugars after every meal (lord forbid she had a restaurant meal) 💉exercise was a nightmare with low blood sugars 💉she felt ZERO support from her care team After 26 years it can seem really hopeless and she felt like nothing could change so this was her last big hope… …and boy did things get better. She’s now upset when she averages in the 130s instead of the 120s. She’s nailing restaurant meals when she chooses to go out to eat, low blood sugars have evaporated from exercise, and she’s even tamed pizza meals, the nightmare of most people with diabetes. So if she can do it after 26 years of living with diabetes, what’s stopping you? #diabeteseducation #typeonediabetes #t1dlookslikeme #diabeteslife #insulindependent

I had not eaten at White Castle since before I had diabetes, but if you need a quick snack, here’s the most blood sugar friendly options: 1. The original slider - 7g fat, 16g carbs,, 6g protein - solid snack option or low snack option to correct it with protein/fat. 2. Crispy chicken with cheese - 10g fat, 22g carbs, 11g protein. Could pitch half the bun for a lower carb option. 3. For breakfast - the slider with egg & cheese - 13g fat, 15g carbs, 10g protein. Not the best, but you could certainly do worse. Whats your go to White Castle order? We dont have these in Florida. #diabeteslife #diabeteseducation #typeonediabetes #t1diabetic #insulindependent

I had not eaten at White Castle since before I had diabetes, but if you need a quick snack, here’s the most blood sugar friendly options: 1. The original slider - 7g fat, 16g carbs,, 6g protein - solid snack option or low snack option to correct it with protein/fat. 2. Crispy chicken with cheese - 10g fat, 22g carbs, 11g protein. Could pitch half the bun for a lower carb option. 3. For breakfast - the slider with egg & cheese - 13g fat, 15g carbs, 10g protein. Not the best, but you could certainly do worse. Whats your go to White Castle order? We dont have these in Florida. #diabeteslife #diabeteseducation #typeonediabetes #t1diabetic #insulindependent

Don’t be too overly reliant on diabetes tech! #diabetestechnology #techtok #diabeteslife #insulinpump #cgm #diabetic

Don’t be too overly reliant on diabetes tech! #diabetestechnology #techtok #diabeteslife #insulinpump #cgm #diabetic

POV: types of patients living with diabetes As registered dietitians, diabetes educators, and people that live with diabetes ourselves, Kyra and I have the pleasure of working with people living with diabetes on a daily basis to improve blood sugars, etc. Here’s a bunch of the different types of patients that we see. Which type of patient are you? #diabetesawareness #diabeteseducator #type1diabetes #diabeteslife #bloodsugarmanagement #insulindependent

POV: types of patients living with diabetes As registered dietitians, diabetes educators, and people that live with diabetes ourselves, Kyra and I have the pleasure of working with people living with diabetes on a daily basis to improve blood sugars, etc. Here’s a bunch of the different types of patients that we see. Which type of patient are you? #diabetesawareness #diabeteseducator #type1diabetes #diabeteslife #bloodsugarmanagement #insulindependent

Another year, more hateful comments about what I do every single day as a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator. I hope they made you laugh! (should i have sent these out? lol) #diabeteslife #diabetesawareness #type1diabetes #diabetesproblems

Another year, more hateful comments about what I do every single day as a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator. I hope they made you laugh! (should i have sent these out? lol) #diabeteslife #diabetesawareness #type1diabetes #diabetesproblems

Is 2025 going to be the year of your great blood sugars? Every year, millions of people set New Year's resolutions. Every year, over 90% of them fail before the end of January (!!!) So, I’m asking you: Is this going to be THE year where you finally get your blood sugars where you want to be? Where you’re eating the foods you love with confidence? Where you’re doing the things you love with the people you love unrestricted by diabetes? Or will this be another year of setting a blood sugar goal that just falls by the wayside before Superbowl Sunday? The choice is up to you. #typeonediabetes #t1dlookslikeme #insulindependent #diabeteslife #bloodsugarmanagement

Is 2025 going to be the year of your great blood sugars? Every year, millions of people set New Year's resolutions. Every year, over 90% of them fail before the end of January (!!!) So, I’m asking you: Is this going to be THE year where you finally get your blood sugars where you want to be? Where you’re eating the foods you love with confidence? Where you’re doing the things you love with the people you love unrestricted by diabetes? Or will this be another year of setting a blood sugar goal that just falls by the wayside before Superbowl Sunday? The choice is up to you. #typeonediabetes #t1dlookslikeme #insulindependent #diabeteslife #bloodsugarmanagement

🚨 Today is National Quitters Day! 🚨 80% of people are giving up on their New Year’s resolutions today. But guess what? If you’ve got T1D, quitting isn’t an option. 💉 This is 24/7, and it’s time we stop just working in your diabetes and start working on it. Join me for a free, year-long journey to build healthy T1D habits, one month at a time. First challenge drops Monday - so welcome to Your Best T1D Year Ever! // 💉🩸Year 32 Day 332 #T1DHabits2025 #NationalQuittersDay #Type1Diabetes #HealthyHabits #DiabetesLife

🚨 Today is National Quitters Day! 🚨 80% of people are giving up on their New Year’s resolutions today. But guess what? If you’ve got T1D, quitting isn’t an option. 💉 This is 24/7, and it’s time we stop just working in your diabetes and start working on it. Join me for a free, year-long journey to build healthy T1D habits, one month at a time. First challenge drops Monday - so welcome to Your Best T1D Year Ever! // 💉🩸Year 32 Day 332 #T1DHabits2025 #NationalQuittersDay #Type1Diabetes #HealthyHabits #DiabetesLife

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