Diabetic to Dietetics

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…

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.

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!

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!

Every time I'm asked "What's your greatest frustration with having type-1 diabetes?" I want to scream. It's high time we change the T1D conversation.

I've walked with the diabetic label attached to me for over 3 decades, and unlike many of my fellow T1Ds, I'm not quite ready to give it up in favour…

There was once a time, long before I was happily set up with my Freestyle Libre, when I wouldn't leave the house without a glucometer, finger pricker, lancets and test…

Continuing the conversation: Weighing patients has been a long-standing practice of healthcare professionals across the spectrum. But is it justifiably warranted?

Dear endocrinologists, it's time to throw away those damn scales!

When I started my practicum, my type-1 diabetes wasn't willing to let go of my scheduled eating lifestyle, which meant I had to get creative...

If only my Libre could belt out a little Chris Cornell while reporting my BGs, how fantasticly amazing would that be?!?!