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My First Stitch

I just received my very first stitch. Just one, but that’s enough. I was previously a member of the “never … More

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Dunno what’s going on with my hair, but my insulin extraction game is 🔥 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Last night, my husband and I went to a local park/pavilion to attend a Community Healthcare Forum that was put on by our state House and Senate reps. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Our reps would like to create a single payer system in Minnesota and I couldn’t be more supportive of the idea. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ With a single payer system, we would have MORE freedom of choice. No one dictates which medication you can use, no one limits your RX, no one says which doctor you can visit, you actually spend MORE time with your doctor, and the list goes on. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ How do I know this? Experience and data. I lived in Germany for 3 years and lived my life worry free because I knew I was covered under their single payer healthcare system. My health insurance NEVER dictated what or how much of a medication I was allocated. And in contrast, that happened in the first month of me being in the US (was told I couldn’t use Levemir even though my doctor prescribed it). Also, I’ve spent more in out of pocket costs in 7 months in the US than I did in 3 years in Germany! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Curious, ask questions! I’m happy to provide my insight and experience 😍 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It was also super cool, my rep John Lesch asked a fellow @mninsulin4all member and me to come forward and discuss #insulin4all 💙 It was a great opportunity and even though I was unprepared, I got asked to give an interview after (more on that later)! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Super! Thanks for reading. Leave a 🙌 if you got this far 😂💓 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #mninsulin4all #t1d #mnleg #mnhouse #mnsenate #mncapitol #diabetesblog #diabetesblogger #t1dblog #t1dblogger #tresiba #makeinsulinaffordable #saintpaul #healthcareforall #t1dlookslikeme #t1dawareness

Insulin costs 7x more in the USA than in Germany. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ In Germany, you can live with dignity. In the US, you are price gouged and can suffer and die due to not being able to afford insulin. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ THIS IS REAL LIFE. ⁣IN THE USA. IN 2019.⠀⁠⠀ ⁣⁠⠀ Please, ADVOCATE FOR CHANGE. We need #insulin4all (like yesterday). ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ The only organization that is currently advocating for change is @t1international . Please, follow them and see how you can get involved. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Your story and your voice matter. 💙⁣⠀⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Also, if you're curious, I wrote about my healthcare experience in Germany. I detailed what an ER visit, glucagon, and insulin cost in Germany. 🇩🇪 Link is in my BIO.⁠⠀ ⁣⁠⠀ #mninsulin4all #t1international #novolog #novorapid #bigpharmasucks #advocate #mnblogger #minnesotablogger #t1dblog #t1dblogger #diabetesblog #mnleg #mnsenate #mnhouse #affordablehealthcare #medicareforall

THE PROOF IS IN THE DATA 🔵 Two posts back, I claimed that a book saved my life. Yep - still true. So while I made this wild claim, I thought I better prove it to you guys. 💪 Cue the pics of my 90 day Dexcom report. The proof really is in the data. My last A1C was 5.2%, which aligns well with the average blood sugar from the Dexcom reports. One HUGE indicator of true control is standard deviation. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What is standard deviation? In simple terms, SD is the measure of fluctuation in blood sugar. So a smaller number equates better control and less variability. A higher number means blood sugar roller coasters. A SD under 20 mg/dl is optimal. *more info on my blog if you wanna learn more Anyway, I went off on a tangent. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I'm posting my data so that you all know that it is entirely possible to control your blood sugars. Check out the post before this one, with the book Diabetes Solution, to learn more!💙 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ P.S. I would LOVE to point out that I have not had a blood sugar over 170 mg/dl in 10 months!!!!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ P.S.S. Contrary to what the report says, I have little to no hypoglycemia risk 🙄 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #mnblog #mnblogger #diabetesblog #diabetesblogger #t1dblog #t1dblogger #t1dawareness #dexcomg6 #dexcom #diabetesblogger #diabetesblog #diabetesadvocate #typeonegrit #t1dlookslikeme #t1dstrong #t1dtribe

THIS BOOK CAN HELP CHANGE YOUR LIFE 🔵⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Yesterday, I shared Dr. Bernstein's book, Diabetes Solution, and claimed that it has changed my life (true). Well, this cookbook by @fooddreamer can help you easily implement LC into your lifestyle. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ It's full of 150+ low carb recipes, from sweet to savory, breakfast, lunch and dinner, and soups to salads, Carolyn didn't leave anything out. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ What I love most about this cookbook is that it is full of simple recipes that don't require crazy ingredients. It has colorful images and literally makes me want to make everything in the book. 🤤⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ This cookbook can help make the transition to lower carb a heck of a lot easier. You don't have to give up all of the stuff you enjoy now - you can learn to make it low carb and I promise, it almost always tastes just as good! ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ What food do you think you'd miss? I'll make sure to link a recipe that can help replace it 💪⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #t1dawareness #blogger #diabetesblogger #diabetesblog #type1diabetes #t1dblogger #t1dblog #type1diabetic #type1life #diabetesawareness #diabetesadvocate #t1d #diabetes #diabetic #typeonegrit #mnblog #mnblogger #t1dlookslikeme #lowcarbdiabetes #lowcarbdiabetic #ketodiabetic #ketofordiabetes #alldayidreamaboutfood #adidaf⁠⠀

THIS BOOK CHANGED MY LIFE⁠ 🔵⠀ ⁠⠀ Yeah, that probably sounds crazy, and to be honest, it is a little bit! But it truly did change my life. Hear me out...⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ I used to have A1Cs between 8-11%, like my entire life (I was walking dead). Even when I thought I was kicking ass, I still only achieved a 6.7%.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ I fell into the trap that everyone made me believe, "diabetes is impossible to control". ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ That's a bunch of bullshit. 🤢⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Two years ago, I saw another T1D on instagram posting her NORMAL blood sugars & what she was eating. I followed her and silently watched for a while. She was eating low carb and her blood sugars were always stable. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ I knew I had to give it a go. I was sick of feeling like crap. I did a ton of research and came across this book by Dr. Bernstein, Diabetes Solution. The concept is quite simple really:⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Less carbs = less insulin = less fluctuation ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ YUP. It changed my life. It was a slow process at first, but my recent A1C was 5.2%, and it has been under 5.5% for nearly two years! So yes - this is also sustainable. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ I never realized how shitty I felt until I started achieving normal blood sugars w/ a low standard deviation (under 20 mg/dl). 🤷‍♀️⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Click the link in my bio if you are interested in learning more LC basics (one of my most read blog posts)! DM me or leave a message below. I'd love to hear from you!⁠⠀💓 ⁠⠀ #t1dawareness #blogger #diabetesblogger #diabetesblog #type1diabetes #t1dblogger #t1dblog #type1diabetic #type1life #diabetesawareness #diabetesadvocate #t1d #diabetes #diabetic #typeonegrit #mnblog #mnblogger #t1dlookslikeme #lowcarbdiabetes #lowcarbdiabetic #ketodiabetic #ketofordiabetes

Guys, @catalinacrunch sent me a bag of their cereal to try. It's sugar free, plant based, vegan, gluten and grain free. WHAT?! ⁠😲⠀ ⁠⠀ I decided to try the cinnamon toast flavor & I was not disappointed. The crunch is OUT OF THIS WORLD. 🌍 I could go for a bit more cinnamon flavor, but all around, it is delicious. I eat it with heavy cream or half & half to keep it low carb. You could also use unsweetened almond milk or something similar. ⁠⠀ ⠀ Also, swipe to see my blood sugars after eating. They stayed flat 💪 I still need insulin, but no huge spike like “regular” cereal. 💉➡️⠀ ⁠⠀ They have Dark Chocolate, Cinnamon Toast, and Maple Waffle. You can also get them in a variety pack!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ If you want to give it a try, they provided a promo code to save 10%, just use "theinsulintype_10" ⁠✅⠀ ⁠⠀ I would also like to mention that the founder, Krishna, also has T1D. 💪 ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Disclosure: I was provided the cereal to try. I am NOT compensated if you use the promo code. And if you're wondering, I plan on personally buying their products in the future (it's that good)!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #t1dawareness #blogger #diabetesblogger #diabetesblog #type1diabetes #t1dblogger #t1dblog #type1diabetic #type1life #diabetesawareness #diabetesadvocate #t1d #typeonegrit #mnblog #mnblogger #t1dlookslikeme #ketocereal #lowcarbcereal #ketobreakfast #lowcarbbreakfast #catalinacrunch

What simple things can we do to live a bit more sustainably? 🤷‍♀️⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ About 9 months ago, I switched to using soap bars instead of liquid body wash in a plastic container. I buy my soap bars at @wholefoods because they're sold "loose", IE: not wrapped in any paper or plastic. BUT I'll be checking around for locally made soaps when my stash runs out. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Generally, soap bars contain less chemicals, so it's also a skin win!🙅‍♀️⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ One thing that was missing from using soap bars: exfoliation. So while in Germany, I found this "soap sack". It's a great way to still use bar soap, but still get the needed exfoliation.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Did you know that producing liquid soap requires about 5x more energy than bar soap? More fun facts: ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ -liquids come in about 20x more plastic than bar soap⁠⠀ -liquids are full of water, making them heavier⁠⠀ -liquids are bulky and harder to transport (larger carbon footprint)⁠⠀ -liquids are overused by about 7x compared to bar soap⁠⠀ -liquids are full of hormone disrupting chemicals⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ 🚫🚫🚫🚫🚫🚫 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Reference: https://grist.org/living/whats-the-greener-choice-bar-soap-or-body-wash/ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #blogger #diabetesblogger #diabetesblog #type1diabetes #t1dblogger #t1dblog #type1diabetic #type1life #t1d #mnblog #mnblogger #livingsustainably #sustainableliving #livinggreen

Ladies, this post is for US!⁠ 🙅‍♀️⠀ ⁠⠀ Menstrual cups. I posted in my stories about how I switched to using a menstrual cup for my period instead of tampons & I got a TON of messages (so cue this post). I am SO happy that I made the switch, but I can COMPLETELY relate to those out there who are scared to switch and don't know what to look for when making a purchase. 🤷‍♀️⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Do you use a cup? Share your experience. If you don't, what are you curious about? Let's chat about it. Feel free to DM me if you'd rather, but I'd LOVE to start a discussion here.⁠ 🙋‍♀️⠀ ⁠⠀ I've put a link in my bio which goes to my blog, where there will be a link to take a quiz to help you find the right cup for you! 🙅‍♀️⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ A few basics:⁠⠀ -no chemicals or scratchy stuff⁠⠀ -no toxic shock⁠⠀ -12 hour protection⁠⠀ -totally comfortable, you won't know it's there⁠⠀ -cheaper than tamps or pads⁠⠀ -better for the environment ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Anyway, it truly is a game changer, period! *pun intended*⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #blogger #diabetesblogger #diabetesblog #type1diabetes #t1dblogger #t1dblog #type1diabetic #type1life #mnblog #mnblogger #menstrualcup #periodcup #periodwithoutchemicals #tageohnechemie

Non-diabetes post, I hope you still love it 💕⁠⠀⠀ ⁠⠀⠀ Here's my cosmetic haul from Germany. Did you know that the EU recently banned nearly 300 substances from cosmetics, meanwhile the US only banned 11? Yep. We really need to be smart consumers (& demand more from companies). 🇪🇺🇺🇸 ⁠⠀⠀ ⁠⠀⠀ A few highlights: ⁠⠀⠀ -Nivea deo costs €1.50 in DE⁠⠀⠀ -Bebe face wash is the hammer 🔨 ⁠⠀⠀ - @essence_cosmetics are affordable and just as great as expensive brands ⁠⠀⠀ -menstrual cups are the bomb. 💣 Ladies, DM me if you wanna chat about them, or comment below!⁠⠀⠀ -using soap bars is more sustainable than liquid soap in plastic containers (check out that soap sack)⁠⠀⠀ -vitamin tablets are meant for water, not to chew...oops!⁠⠀⠀ -Kinesiology tape is an affordable way to DIY device adhesive⁠⠀⠀ ⁠⠀⠀ 🙌 Most of these products were purchased at @dm_deutschland or @mein_rossmann in Germany.⁠⠀⠀ ⁠⠀⠀ ⁠⠀⠀ #t1dawareness #blogger #diabetesblogger #diabetesblog #type1diabetes #t1dblogger #t1dblog #type1diabetic #type1life #diabetesawareness #diabetesadvocate #t1d #diabetes #diabetic #typeonegrit #mnblog #mnblogger #t1dlookslikeme #dmdeutschland

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