Find practical advice and daily strategies for maintaining balanced blood sugar levels, optimizing insulin usage, and tackling everyday T1D challenges.
Diabetes Management
Whether you're at home or on the go, keeping your insulin effective means storing it the right way: ✅ Unopened insulin:• Keep in ...
T1Dmom
If your child has Type 1 Diabetes, it’s important to make sure their school nurse is fully stocked with the essentials. Here’s a recommended ...
Feeling under the weather? Even minor illnesses can raise your blood sugar and increase the risk of ketones or DKA. Here's how to stay safe: ✅ DO: ...
In Type 1 diabetes, ketones are not just part of a trendy diet — they’re a warning sign. ⚠️ 🧪 Ketones are poisons or acids made ...
If you’re living with diabetes, you’ve probably heard about your A1C — but what does it actually tell you? 🔍 A1C is a blood test that ...
Having a well-stocked medical bag is a non-negotiable for anyone managing Type 1 Diabetes. Whether you're heading to school, work, practice, or a weekend ...
T1Ddad
Here’s a comprehensive list of common Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) terms and their definitions. This list is great for families, teachers, caregivers, or anyone new ...
Low blood sugar (a “low”) happens when blood glucose drops below 70 mg/dL. It can be scary, but quick action makes all the difference. 🚦 Know ...
A high blood sugar (a “high”) usually means a blood glucose level over 180 mg/dL. It can happen for many reasons — missed insulin, food, stress, illness, ...
Living with Type 1 Diabetes often means juggling insulin, CGM supplies, test strips, glucagon, and more. The costs can add up fast—but ...
As a parent of a child with Type 1 Diabetes, I know how quickly things can change. Low blood sugar, DKA, confusion—it can happen anywhere, anytime. That’s ...
🧴 Site Prep (Before Insertion) Proper skin prep helps prevent infections, ensures the device sticks well, and improves accuracy. We experienced a bad ...
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