I used to think resilience was something you either had or didn’t. Now I know better. I’ve watched it grow, slowly and quietly, inside my daughter since her type one diabetes (T1D) diagnosis....
In early 2022, Ellie had to undergo complicated oral surgery that required general anesthesia (her first time ever being put under) in the hospital. For someone living with type one diabetes (T1D), the procedure itself wasn’t the only thing Ellie was nervous about. Managing her blood sugar before, during, and...
We chose the name Elinor for strength and history. It belonged to queens and literary characters that loomed large. But, we called our daughter “Ellie,” a name as light and lovely as the little girl who would carry it. We brought her home full of joy, bleary-eyed from newborn nights,...
Living with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is a constant balancing act. You’re counting carbs, adjusting insulin doses, and sticking to a routine—but sometimes, despite your best efforts, your blood glucose (BG) still refuses to stay within range....
Managing type one diabetes (T1D) in your teens can feel like walking up a mountain with a huge backpack that just gets heavier and heavier....
Beeping, buzzing, humming, thrumming, shaking, flashing—these noises have become the soundtrack of my life. If you're someone like me, living with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), you're likely very familiar with the relentless symphony of alarms that accompany our daily routines....
I recently had the privilege of speaking to a class of future dietitians at Missouri State University. I shared my personal experience as someone with type one diabetes (T1D)....
Valentine’s Day is all about love, and for those managing type one diabetes (T1D), it’s another opportunity to celebrate in a way that’s healthy and fun....
Managing type one diabetes (T1D) is no small feat under normal circumstances. Every day requires meticulous planning and constant vigilance—balancing insulin doses, checking blood sugar, treating lows, counting carbs, and monitoring for potential complications. It’s hard to fathom adding a natural disaster to upend controlled chaos....
From groundbreaking technological advancements to efforts to cap insulin prices, it’s been a year of both challenges and triumphs. But, as we step into 2025, there’s still much to be done....