Diabetic to Dietetics

Wound healing in T1D is a somewhat controversial topic. Many believe that people with T1D are automatic poor wound healers. But, that’s not actually the case. Yes, diabetes does have…

Life with type-1 diabetes is like a set of waves. Managing it comes with many ups and downs, highs and lows, all the emotions, times of somewhat easy going, and…

Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) have limited government coverage for people with diabetes across the spectrum – that needs to change! CGMs have been a game changer for managing type-1 diabetes.…

Who here is already on an automated insulin delivery (AID) system?  I’m not, but I am actively curious 😀  Exploring AID I’ve spent the last six months researching Tandem T-Slim…

Hello! Bonjour from Paris The husband and I set off on a quick trip to the City of Light two weeks ago while our son went off on a class…

Food: can we label it as good or bad?  In my practice, I hear a lot of expressions of foods being good or bad, and often a lot of guilt…

Once upon a time, like decades ago, a wee Katie was diagnosed with diabetes and healthcare instituted perfection as the goal, only to realize, many years later, that T1D perfection…

Alcohol and T1D, it’s a challenge. Hi friends! The holiday season has officially begun, and for many (myself included) that means more social engagements, and potentially an increase in social…

Katie Bartel, RD, CDE, person with T1D reflects on the importance of World Diabetes Day - oh how her thoughts have evolved over the years! PLUS an ask from all…

Caffeine can be very polarizing when it comes to diabetes. Let's look at what the research says in determining if we T1Ds should cup or not.

The Garmin and Dexcom partnership should have been a match made in sport-loving heaven, but in reality has been an enormous frustration for this active person with T1D.

Back to camp I go! Last month, I had the privilege to host an interactive workshop on mental health and T1D at Connected in Motion's Western Slipstream 2024.