Congratulations! Your wedding day should be beautiful, memorable, and full of love and happiness. With the right planning, especially diabetes … More
Author: theinsulintype
The Cost of Proving a Point
Here comes the dreaded saying, “…but you can’t eat that”! All of our responses and thoughts are probably quite similar. … More
The Six Year Diabetes Diagnosis
There are many types of diabetes, not just Type 1, 2, or gestational. Last month, Jen, The Girl Without a … More
Biggest Fear of Moving to the USA
Moving internationally is not an easy job, especially with a pre-existing condition. Destination USA and it’s a recipe for disaster. … More
The Girl Without a Pancreas
Meet Jen, @jenhasdiabetes,ย the girl without a pancreas, with Secondary diabetes. From a total pancreatectomy to insulin dependency, Jen was willing … More
Thoughts: Genetic Testing and Insurance Coverage
The potential impacts of genetic testing and health insurance are worrisome. With the popularity of genetic testing, like 23andMeย which can … More
Diabetes and Mental Health
Healthcare professionals should be treating mental health just as carefully as they treat blood sugar control. When one is out … More
When you have a pre-existing condition…
Imagine this: You’re 14 years old, soon to be 15, starting the ninth grade, and seemingly healthy. But the summer … More
Basics of Low Carb and Type 1 Diabetes
I share a lot about my life with type 1 diabetes. In the past, I sparingly shared my low carb … More
