I’m not an overt fan of New Year’s, but I do think it’s exciting to look back on all that … More
Tag: insulin
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:
Splitting Levemir Basal Insulin
UPDATE: I no longer use Levemir basal insulin as I experienced an allergic reaction from it (painful, red injection sites). … 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
Your pancreas is NOT dead
You’ve probably said it. And I’m also guilty of saying, “My pancreas is dead”. But is it true? NO. Even though … More
Taking Insulin for Protein, Fat, and Carbs
It has only been a little over a year ago that I realized my entire “Diabetes Schooling” was a lie. … More
Looking Back on 2017
Last January, I made some goals and wrote them down. One goal included reaching an A1C of 6.5%. For years … More
Novolog vs Fiasp
In the beginning, I was completely sold on Fiasp; however, I am no longer sure that I will keep using … More
Diabetes Cost of Living – Germany Edition
What is the true financial cost of living with diabetes? Unfortunately, that depends on where you live. As part of … More
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