Contributor: Amy Myrdal Miller, MS, RDN, FAND
I was born on Valentine’s Day and am mildly obsessed with all matters of the heart, especially heart health. I’ve lived well with type 1 diabetes for nearly 41 years, and I plan to continue doing so by focusing on the powerful heart health benefits of Rest, Exercise, and Diet (R.E.D.).
Contributor: Kathy Warwick, RD, LD, CDE
Seems like the hustle and bustle starts earlier every year and the pressure to have the perfect gift, meal, decorations, etc. has hit new levels. As if daily life wasn’t busy and complicated enough, adding these additional layers of tasks can really throw diabetes management off track. Here a few ideas for thriving through the holidays.
Contributor: Vandana Sheth, RDN, CDE, FAND
Contributor: Kathy Warwick, RD, LD, CDE
Contributor: Vandana Sheth, RDN, CDE, FAND
Summer is a time for sunshine, more relaxed schedules, vacations, road trips, and fun. However, this can also be a time where blood sugar management may get trickier with flexible schedules. Regardless of what is on your agenda, if you can stay consistent with your meals and snacks (especially in terms of carbs and portion size), you will feel better.
Contributor: Kathy Warwick, RD, LD, CDE
Contributor: Vandana Sheth, RDN, CDE, FAND
Contributor: Kelly Schmidt, RD, LDN
I've flown to Australia a number of times (that's a 32 hour commute, door-to-door, oye) and have camped in a tent a fair-share and while making a number of mistakes, I have a good sense of how to pack and prep for travel, keeping my health goals (optimal weight and steady blood sugars) in mind.
Recognize (Good & Bad) Habits
Contributor: Kelly Schmidt, RD, LDN
As a type 1 diabetic, I think of myself as a walking, human pancreas. The role is no joke, but one I can’t disown.
Every time I eat, as do my fellow type 1 diabadasses, I need to review, assess and time what foods, in what quantity I want to eat, without rocking my blood sugars. It has gotten easier with time, but when eating foods I don’t prepare, it can be more challenging.
Vandana Sheth, RDN, CDE is on a mission to help people with diabetes Eat Well Your Way For Life, and thrive with diabetes.