Type-1 Diabetes: the 34-year diaversary
Katie Bartel’s type-1 diabetes turns 34 today. In this “diaversary” themed post, the registered dietitian takes time to reflect on the achievements she’s had with type-1 diabetes constantly at her side.
from one T1D to another
Calculating the ‘fat-protein’ math for type-1 diabetes
Registered dietitian Katie Bartel walks us through how to calculate insulin for high fat-protein meals using fat-protein units
Type-1 diabetes: the early years
Katie Bartel RD shares the early years of her diabetes story through a progression of school photos.
Surviving eating in a heat wave
When the heat wave hits and your appetite plummets, what do you do for nutrition? Registered Dietitian Katie Bartel provides meal suggestions for navigating low to no appetite during a heat wave.
HbA1c: It’s just a number
Registered dietitian Katie Bartel discusses the pitfalls of striving for a perfect HbA1c, and encourages both the T1D community and healthcare professionals to look at the broader picture, beyond the number.