diabetes_paDec 20, 20182 minGastroparesisWe all have heard of diabetes leading to neuropathy. Unfortunately, neuropathy is not only limited to our feet (although that is the most...
diabetes_paDec 11, 20182 minPlanning for pregnancyI’ve had a lot of T1D soon to be mamas lately so let’s talk a little bit about planning for pregnancy with type 1… It is important for...
diabetes_paDec 3, 20181 minTemp basalTemp basal is available on all pumps and is used to temporarily increase or decrease the user’s basal rate by a percentage for up to 24...
diabetes_paNov 28, 20182 minHoliday highsDoes anyone else get overly stressed out during the holidays? Don’t get me wrong, I love the holidays, but with all the presents to buy,...
diabetes_paNov 28, 20182 minBolusing for pizza (and other fatty foods)Today I want to discuss an important and very useful tool in advanced pumping called the “extended bolus” feature (aka dual/square wave...
diabetes_paNov 27, 20182 minOur dangerous obsession with food (diabulemia)Today, I want to discuss something that although incredibly important, isn’t often talked about… As PWD, we are taught to be obsessed...
diabetes_paNov 27, 20182 minHypoglycemia and hypo unawarenessHypoglycemia is not only one of the most dangerous challenges we face as people with diabetes (PWD), but it is also one of the scariest....
diabetes_paNov 27, 20182 minThe 15 minute ruleWhy are people with diabetes (PWD) constantly told to bolus (take insulin) 15-20 minutes before meals? It’s incredibly inconvenient, but...
diabetes_paNov 26, 20183 minInsulin stackingWhat is it and how can we avoid it? Julie just finished cooking and then eating a delicious Thanksgiving meal. This was her first...