Being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes was specifically hard for me, especially after 10 years of practicing as a competitive gymnast. I was used to feeling strong. Now when I exercised, I had to make sure I carbed up beforehand, had a Gatorade in my bag at all times and had to mentally prepare myself for the low blood sugar that was bound to happen.

The PFF Method and dessert.. two things we love around here. Who said you can’t eat dessert as a person with diabetes?! Add in some protein, fat, and fiber and you can make any snack or dessert blood sugar friendly. Keep scrolling for Coach Jess’s High Protein Cookie Dough Bites.

Let me guess. Smoothies have been notoriously hard on your blood sugars, so they feel like one of your favorite food items that you have to give up, right? Wrong. Although smoothies can be tricky for blood sugars, they don’t have to be. By adding protein, fiber and healthy fats you can enjoy your smoothie with better blood sugars.

Dosing for carbs – I got this! Dosing for protein… What? Typically when you’re first diagnosed with diabetes you’re taught count your carbs, calculate your insulin then take your dose, but how do you dose for low carb, high protein meals?

Pre-bolusing can be an incredible tool, but is it the end-all-be-all? Let’s be real, life happens. We eat dinner at a restaurant and we can’t gauge when our food will be delivered. The holidays come up and dinner is at the table before you know it. You’re cooking and next thing you know it your meal is sitting right in front of you. As amazing of a tool pre-bolusing can be, it’s not always practical.