Unless you have been living under a rock, you have heard the news about the latest viral outbreak, COVID-19. For people with type 1 diabetes, there is a very real fear of coming down with any flu virus and COVID-19 is no different. Those living with diabetes are more likely to develop ... Read More about COVID-19 and type 1 diabetes
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High Urine. What does it mean?
"Your A1c is good. Your thyroid is fine. Your urine is high.” Said our diabetes nurse at a clinic appointment. His urine is high? What did that mean? Did it mean that he was spilling protein in his urine? My mind was spinning out of control but I tried not to show it. Why do you get ... Read More about High Urine. What does it mean?
Mom, Your Blood Sugar is Low!
Like any good family living with type 1 diabetes, we have a rule--Never Waste Blood! If you cut yourself, find a glucometer immediately. Never waste an opportunity to see if your blood sugar is high or low whether you have diabetes or not. As a family with one member having diabetes, ... Read More about Mom, Your Blood Sugar is Low!
Having diabetes isn’t enough, you must also look after your eyes
My son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when he was 2 years old. At that young age, I couldn’t imagine him identifying letters and having an eye exam so young but when you have type 1 diabetes, you also must take good care of your eyes. This means that even at 2, we headed in to see an ... Read More about Having diabetes isn’t enough, you must also look after your eyes
Dealing with time changes and type 1 diabetes
I hate time changes. They mess with my system and leave me feeling out of sorts for days. When you live with type 1 diabetes, time changes also impact how you deliver your insulin. Whether you are injecting or using an insulin pump, here are a few things that you need to know about ... Read More about Dealing with time changes and type 1 diabetes