My Blog
Diabetic to Dietetics
T1D in Sport: Becoming a Resource
December 2, 2019
Diabetes
For six weeks I worked with upcoming star athletes, Olympic athletes, top-notch sport dietitians – and advocated the hell out of type-1 diabetes in sport!
T1D, Sport, and the Oral Receptors
November 25, 2019
Diabetes
Did you know you don't even have to swallow Swedish Berries (or whatever your carb of choice) to get a boost of energy? True story!
Changing the T1D Conversation
November 18, 2019
Diabetes
Every time I'm asked "What's your greatest frustration with having type-1 diabetes?" I want to scream. It's high time we change the T1D conversation.
Diabetes Terminology: PWD vs D
November 11, 2019
Diabetes
I've walked with the diabetic label attached to me for over 3 decades, and unlike many of my fellow T1Ds, I'm not quite ready to give it up in favour…
Run of the Raging Blood Sugars
November 4, 2019
Diabetes
When the recommendations for T1D in sport are largely based on a non-diabetes population, it's high time we call them out and start telling them what we need.
Flashback Post: The Flaming Pins
October 28, 2019
Diabetes
There was once a time, long before I was happily set up with my Freestyle Libre, when I wouldn't leave the house without a glucometer, finger pricker, lancets and test…
Part 2: Weight, Scales and T1D
October 22, 2019
Diabetes
Continuing the conversation: Weighing patients has been a long-standing practice of healthcare professionals across the spectrum. But is it justifiably warranted?
T1D: Ban the Scale, Build Rapport
October 15, 2019
Personal
Dear endocrinologists, it's time to throw away those damn scales!
T1D and the Working Life
October 7, 2019
Diabetes
When I started my practicum, my type-1 diabetes wasn't willing to let go of my scheduled eating lifestyle, which meant I had to get creative...
Freestyle Libre the Music Maker
September 30, 2019
Diabetes
If only my Libre could belt out a little Chris Cornell while reporting my BGs, how fantasticly amazing would that be?!?!
Stress, Mindfulness, and Blood Glucose
September 23, 2019
Diabetes
Stress is an evil little bugger, especially for those of us with Dear Diabetes. Can mindfulness help?
T1D Looks Like Me – Climbing Burnaby Mountain
September 16, 2019
Diabetes
When my Saturday Cycling Friend suggested we ride Burnaby Mountain I gave her a big fat no – for 4 straight months! And then one day, I said yes.