Managing menstruation with type-1 diabetes
Discussing the challenges and possible solutions for managing menstruation with type-1 diabetes, and removing unnecessary stigmas surrounding menstruation, period.
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Exploring exercise-induced hyperglycemia in T1D
Exploring causes of exercise-induced hyperglycemia, one of the many challenges of exercising with T1D, and potential strategies for managing.
T1D and the tales of Halloween
T1D dietitian Katie Bartel discusses the challenges with restricting candies at Halloween and provides suggestions for managing Halloween with T1D
Michael Riddell: leading the way in T1D and exercise research
Diabetic to Dietetics Podcast Episode 5 features Dr. Michael Riddell providing a glimpse into the world of T1D and exercise research Additional article below. Researcher behind T1D and exercise research Many people will go through a period of denial or rebellion when diagnosed with type-1 diabetes, but not Dr. Michael Riddell. He dove deep into this disease, attempting to unravel every inch of it in order to grow his own knowledge and the knowledge of others. Dr. Riddell is arguably the most leading-edge researcher of type-1 diabetes in exercise and metabolism. He has a PhD in physiology and pharmacology. He’s a professor at the School of Kinesiology and Health Science Muscle Health Research Centre at York University. And he’s a senior scientist with LMC Diabetes and Manna Research. Over the course of 25 years, he has completed more than 200 studies in diabetes metabolism and exercise. He has seen his name …
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Stress on blood sugars: side effects and strategies
Stress on blood sugars, it’s a disaster zone for T1D management. Believe me, I know this first hand! My stress levels started to skyrocket about two months ago. I had a lot of professional responsibilities weighing on me, as well as personal impacts that had my heart racing a little quicker, my mind fluttering like a butterfly, and my skin itching to get away from me. Most recently, we’ve added a most annoying eye twitch to the mix. And my blood sugars have skyrocketed too – elevating anywhere from 3-5 or more mmol/L higher than usual, resulting in Increased mealtime insulin dosing Increased basal rates Increased correction doses That’s because stress on blood sugars wreaks havoc. I remember when I was still in school, one particular exam where my blood sugars jumped about 6 mmol/L from usual right before the exam. They hovered in that above target range for the …
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