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Traveling with Type 1 Diabetes

Traveling with Type 1 Diabetes

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Traveling with Type 1 Diabetes Everybody loves a bit of site-seeing. In this post, we explore the art and effort of traveling with Type 1 Diabetes. From catching flights to exotic destinations to hopping in the car to head to the coast, there are so many factors when leaving the home and living with type…

Ink and Insulin

Ink and Insulin

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Ink and Insulin – are there risks of getting tattooed as a Type 1? In this article we will delve into the world of Ink and Insulin and the risks involved with getting tattooed as a Type 1 Diabetic. I was born in 1985. Tattoos, piercings and “body art” were not really perceived well back…

Natural Blood Sugar Regulators

Quick Tips – Natural Blood Sugar Regulators

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Natural Blood Sugar Regulators   Here we will explore a few of the best natural blood sugar regulators. We all want to have that perfect graph, and an HBa1C of 6.0, but what aspects affect how our graph runs? One of the most obvious and important ways to keep a diabetics sugar levels in check,…

Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems

Continuous Glucose Monitoring Sensors

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Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Systems   It’s a new day, and today we will look into Continuous Glucose Monitoring Sensors. A technology that is changing the way people manage their Diabetes. The days of calloused finger tips, even a professional guitarist would be proud of, seem to  FINALLY be coming to an end. A new…

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Are Disposable Insulin Pens a thing of the Past?

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Disposable Insulin Pens – Still relevant?   In this article, we will discuss Disposable Insulin Pens. What are the implications of using these life-saving pens? Are there any alternatives in development or currently available? Insulin is THE reason T1D’s are able to lead relatively normal and healthy lives. Since its discovery, the development of insulin…

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

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Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and how it affects the body   Understanding DKA To understand what Diabetic Ketoacidosis is, we need to first understand what happens in the body when insulin is introduced to the system. Insulin is a hormone created by the pancreas, to help the body process carbohydrates from the food we eat. We…

Hypo VS Hyper

Hypo VS Hyper and Signs to Watch For

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HYPO VS HYPER AND Their Signs & Symptoms They are more common for Diabetics than a sweet craving. In this article I will discuss both, Hypo VS Hyper and how to go about dealing with each individually. Before we get into the nitty gritty, lets touch on what each of these is, how they affect…

How Diabetes Effects Others

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    HOW DIABETES EFFECTS OTHERS We often forget how diabetes effects others in our close circle. Being told you have Diabetes is a traumatic experience for most. There are many social groups and counselling centers available for those that get the dreaded diagnosis. Not so much for family members, friends and the non-inflicted though.…

Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes

Getting Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes

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RECENTLY DIAGNOSED WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES? Being Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes can be both daunting and devastating. Especially when you have lived most of your existence as a normal, healthy human. The diagnosis alone can have severe mental and physical consequences, just from the initial shock of the news. Initially there is an onslaught…

Blood Sugar Levels Pricker

My Friend Basil (Blood Sugar Levels) – Blog

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