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December 12, 2021
Two years ago I randomly applied for a Social Media Manager position for an online patch company I had recently tried out with the intention of being more involved in the diabetes community. What I didn’t expect was that I would witness this company disrupt the diabetes space in such an impactful and influential space. Skin Grip has easily become a leader in the diabetes space, not only in their top-notch product – but in how they lead with integrity, prioritize accessibility and give back to the community.
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We’ve all had the conversations in our endocrinologists office – retinopathy, neuropathy, glaucoma, nephropathy – there’s quite a list of potential risks that come with a diagnosis of type one diabetes. The one thing in common? They’re scary to think about, they’re frequently used as a scare tactic from our physicians, and having them doesn’t make you a bad diabetic.
December 5, 2021
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November 28, 2021
Life as we know it right now feels a bit.. hectic, can you agree? Between Thanksgiving, the winter holidays, new years – it can feel like we are simply in management mode, waiting for the storm to pass so our blood sugars can get off this rollercoaster. But what if I told you there were ways to prioritize your management and balance your blood sugars during this time without feeling consumed by them?
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We see it all the time. New diets and trends – low carb, plant based, high carb – low fat, #75Hard workout programs, you name it. All of which were not designed to support the woman’s body. The linear, checklist approach to diabetes management is actually more damaging for women who want to gain predictability in their blood sugars and work with their body.
November 21, 2021
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November 14, 2021
I’ll never know what it’s like to be a parent of a type one diabetic, but that’s why I’m so grateful for open conversations like this with my dad where I get to hear his perspective. Inside this conversation, you’ll hear the raw side of a parents perception of the diagnosis from the initial symptoms, to the financial realities and how type one diabetes shaped our relationship and family dynamic.
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Health class taught us the basics: This is your period.. Use birth control.. Don’t get pregnant. But we never actually learned about the journey of our cycle, what it meant for our hormones and how our body needs change throughout the process. Add type one diabetes to the mix and it adds in a lot more complexities.
November 7, 2021
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November 1, 2021
Wow, 2021. What a year. We have seen so much growth in the resources we have available to the diabetes community. One advancement I’m most impressed with? The automode feature on pumps like the T-Slim and Medtronic (and hey, even the Omnipod but that isn’t FDA approved yet).
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You’ll find a lot of different opinions online when it comes to the best diet for diabetes. Low carb? Whole food, plant based? Vegan? High carb low fat? A lot of these people will ask “what’s best for your blood sugars?” but today we’re asking “what’s best for you, your relationship with your body and blood sugars?” So welcome to our corner of the internet!
October 24, 2021
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October 17, 2021
This episode comes with a trigger warning, but it’s an important conversation for us to have. When I was first diagnosed with type one, I was lucky enough to be 19 when I already had a pre-established relationship with food (not to say that diabetes didn’t distort that relationship). Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Diabulimia is a very real and dangerous eating disorder that is not fully recognized or discussed by our endocrinologists.
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Let’s face it, there is a lottt of misinformation, advice and poor strategy that floats its way through the internet. While intentions may be good – its effects are not. So it’s up to us to filter what is beneficial for our bodies, mind and spirit – and what is not so beneficial.
October 10, 2021
