Category: diabetes
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What It’s Really Like To Be A Parent To a Type 1 Diabetic
T1Dmom sometimes I forget there is more to me then that. Diabetes is a disease that can easily consume you. Especially when it’s your child’s life and health your worried about. Most days my bed goes unmade, the plates in the sink tower up, and I can’t remember the last time I vacuumed. But I…
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3 Months on Omnipod 5: Our Experience
Here is our 90 day experience on the new Omnipod 5 insulin pump
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Budget Friendly Way to Carry Your Diabetic Equipment
Hello Everyone! I know a lot of people who read our blog are newly diagnosed or parents to a newly diagnosed child. As a family of 3 diabetics we understand the crazy amount of money that diabetes costs people. Pricey endocrinology visits, the absurd cost of insulin and other prescriptions, pricey medical technology, and that…
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Disability Pride Month
When people find out we are parents to a child with disabilities we get one of a few different responses: “I don’t know how you do it” “You are so strong” “That must be hard” Although I typically respond with: “Emma is much stronger then I am.” But what i really want to say is.…
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Make An Easy Keto/Low-Carb Shaken Espresso Salted Caramel Milk Shake
Easy to make low carb keto friendly Shaken Espresso Salted Caramel Milk shake
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Emma’s Diaversary Pizza Party with Real Good Foods
Hey Everyone, I can’t believe it’s already been a week since Emma’s diaversary. At this point last year we were home from the hospital and totally overwhelmed. This last year has been a challenge but it’s also been filled with little victories. Emma had her first few 100% in range days, she is one of…
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Happy Diaversary My Little Superhero!
Happy Diaversary my little superhero! What Is A Diaversary? A diaversary is the anniversary of a diabetes diagnosis. Many diabetics choose to celebrate all the obstacles they overcame in the last year. It’s the perfect time to celebrate the progress you have made and celebrate the daily achievements! Emma’s 1st Diaversary This is a real-life…
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Kid-Approved Low Carb Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe
This past Sunday Emma turned 2. I can’t believe how fast she is growing up, it feels like only yesterday we met her for the very first time. But now she is a very opinionated 2 year old who loves Disney, Pixar, Fish, and Bruce Springsteen! Her favorite food is our Low Carb Ice Cream…
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Toddler Diabetes, What I Wish I Knew
Hello Everyone! I told you I would be back. We are approaching Emmas 1 year mark with Diabetes and also her 2nd birthday. This year has been a whirlwind, from her diagnosis, to her current basal rates. I have learned a lot about Toddler Diabetes! In this post I will talk about: The questions I…
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Ouch Free
Hello Everyone, Sorry it’s been a few weeks since our last post. As you know Emma has started the Insulin pump and it has taken us quite a bit of time to get her sugars back down to what we wanted. I have received so many messages from y’all asking how Emma is doing and…