It has been two years since Jen, jenhasdiabetes, has lived without a pancreas. As a result of a total pancreatectomy, … More
Author: leah
Blogiversary
Today marks two years of blogging on the.insulin.type. I don’t want to get all cheesy, but I do want to … More
the.insulin.type on Low Carb Eating
Originally posted on The Travellingmind Leah and I have met on Instagram a few years back and since then we … More
Why you should wear a Medical ID
When I was 20, I backpacked Europe for three months. At that time, I decided to wear a medical ID. … More
12 Most Popular Posts in 2018
I’m not an overt fan of New Year’s, but I do think it’s exciting to look back on all that … More
Restart a Dexcom G6 Sensor
UPDATED: January 2021. I will update if this method no longer works for me. Dexcom often changes certain things to … More
The Ultimate Holiday (Diabetes) Gift Guide
Surprise you favorite person with diabetes with a super sweet gift! If you’re being sent this link, take the hint!
Your Insulin Pen is NOT Empty
An “empty” insulin pen can have between 10-20 units of insulin still inside! That’s why I decided to start extracting it with a syringe. Find out how:
Setting Diabetes Goals
Do you have diabetes goals? Gain confidence in setting diabetes goals and the skills to reach them!