Type-1 diabetes: Battling the BG uglies
When the BG gods are against you, there’s only one thing to do: fight like a bat out of hell to get through it! Continue reading Type-1 diabetes: Battling the BG uglies
Category: Type 1 diabetes
Type-1 diabetes: the guilt of an A1c
For over 30 years, my HbA1c has haunted me. It’s high time we, the diabetes community, put a stop to that. Continue reading Type-1 diabetes: the guilt of an A1c
2010-2019: a decade of growth
It’s a been a helluva decade – traveling, mommying, running, cycling, learning, all with type-1 diabetes! Continue reading 2010-2019: a decade of growth
Post-race nutrition: replenish, rebuild, rehydrate
The year was 2010. The date was October 10. It was the Portland Marathon, my first marathon. I had just crossed the finish line. And after more than 4 hours of alternating between sucking back GU gels and sipping a lemon-lime electrolyte drink, the last thing my belly wanted was food. The thought of a banana roiled my stomach. The thought of breads, pretzels, cookies, … Continue reading Post-race nutrition: replenish, rebuild, rehydrate
Time to shine the spotlight on T1D
The Vancouver media missed a HUGE opportunity on the amazing things people are doing with type-1 diabetes, and I’m calling them out and making it right. Continue reading Time to shine the spotlight on T1D
T1D in Sport: Becoming a Resource
For six weeks I worked with upcoming star athletes, Olympic athletes, top-notch sport dietitians – and advocated the hell out of type-1 diabetes in sport! Continue reading T1D in Sport: Becoming a Resource
T1D, Sport, and the Oral Receptors
Did you know you don’t even have to swallow Swedish Berries (or whatever your carb of choice) to get a boost of energy? True story! Continue reading T1D, Sport, and the Oral Receptors
