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.
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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
Diaversary: 35 years with T1D
Thirty five years with T1D. It’s my diaversary! To celebrate, or not to celebrate. That, my friends, is the question of the week. I was forever branded with this disease on Aug. 23, 1987. My sister had turned 16 the same day I was rushed to the hospital. This disease couldn’t even wait one more …
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 …
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The science behind T1D in sport
Registered dietitian with T1D Katie Bartel dives into the science behind why sport with type-1 diabetes can be so challenging, and provides strategies for overcoming some of those challenges.