What are the early symptoms of Type 1 diabetes? Type 1 diabetes symptoms can include excessive thirst, frequent urination, increased hunger, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, and other changes in the body.In my case, several of these symptoms appeared when I was 17, but I didn’t know they were signs of Type 1 diabetes. I was
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My simple pre- and post-workout routine, from getting my toddler ready for daycare to fitting in a full workout before the workday begins. What I eat before and after a workout with Type 1 diabetes is pretty simple, but getting the timing right can take a little more planning. When you live with Type 1
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When I was first learning about diabetes, one of the things that confused me most was insulin. I knew insulin was important. I knew that without enough insulin, blood sugar could rise dangerously high. But I didn’t really understand what insulin does in the body, why there are so many different types, or why one
Eating out with Type 1 diabetes has become a normal part of my life, but having a toddler at the table adds a whole different layer to dinner. Until you have to decide what everyone is eating, figure out how long the food will take, keep an eye on your CGM, manage your Omnipod, and
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Nearly two decades after my Type 1 diabetes diagnosis, I thought I knew my body pretty well. Then I became pregnant. When I started thinking about pregnancy, I knew it would be different for me because I had been living with Type 1 diabetes since I was 17. I knew blood sugar mattered. I knew
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When I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 17, continuous glucose monitors weren’t part of my everyday life. My first experience with a Type 1 diabetes CGM came in 2018, when I got two free FreeStyle Libre samples and decided to try one. I wore the sensors for about 20 days in total, and
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When you tell someone you have Type 1 diabetes, you sometimes realize how many Type 1 diabetes misconceptions still exist. I’ve been living with Type 1 diabetes since I was 17, and over the years I’ve heard plenty of questions, comments, and well-meaning advice that made me realize how little people sometimes know about what
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Nearly 20 years after my Type 1 diabetes diagnosis, these are the lessons I wish I had known earlier from asking questions and accepting imperfect numbers to eating better, building strength, and adapting as life changes.
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How I went from insulin pens to a Medtronic pump and eventually Omnipod, and why motherhood and life with an active toddler influenced those changes.
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A personal look at my Type 1 diabetes pregnancy journey from an unexpectedly easy first trimester to a difficult third trimester, while working full-time and preparing to become a mom.
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