As a mother to a very young Type 1 diabetic child, it's very difficult to be away from her for more than an hour or two. The thought of leaving her in the care of anyone else is stressful on its own. I hope that the teachers and school administrators who may be reading this, … Continue reading Teachers Guide to T1d
Road Trip: Napa Valley
Type 1 diabetes makes everything about life much more complicated It involves way more planning than we've ever done just to head out the door on a daily basis. However, we don't let that stop us from adventuring like we did on this most recent road trip to Napa Valley, CA. My husband had a … Continue reading Road Trip: Napa Valley
About That A1C
What is an A1C test? A1C is shorthand for "HbA1C" or glycated hemoglobin. It is a blood test, usually done by finger prick at modern clinics and hospitals, used to diagnose diabetes and asses how well someone is managing their disease. The A1C value is a number that reflects your average blood glucose (BG) over the … Continue reading About That A1C
Traveling with T1d
Type 1 diabetes doesn't take a vacation even when we need one. Sure, when Coral was first diagnosed, I dreaded packing everything in addition to normal toddler things like sippy cups and diapers. Our first "vacation" with Type 1 diabetes was simple as can be. We took an outer island trip from Oahu to Maui … Continue reading Traveling with T1d
Review: Simple Mills Cupcakes
I bought some Simple Mills vanilla cake mix and vanilla frosting to make Coral cupcakes as part of celebrating her 2nd Diaversary or the anniversary of the day was she was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. I pureed fresh strawberries with a bit of water and a dash of Stevia. I don't bake much nor … Continue reading Review: Simple Mills Cupcakes
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