from one T1D to another

Diabetes Perfection: lessons learned from a past directive

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 is not possible. This post is all about Katie’s journey to the non-perfectionist way of managing type-1 diabetes.

Registered dietitian Katie Bartel reflects on 34 years with type-1 diabetes

Type-1 Diabetes: the 34-year diaversary

Katie Bartel’s type-1 diabetes turns 34 today. In this “diaversary” themed post, the registered dietitian takes time to reflect on the achievements she’s had with type-1 diabetes constantly at her side.