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Memories of a Type-1 Diabetic | Diagnosed at Age 5

I’m 27 and have been living with type 1 diabetes for 22 years now. . . . Crazy to think I’ve had over 60,000 finger pokes! (They don’t know why I got diabetes just after my 5th birthday. I just did.) I thought I would share some memories of a type-1 diabetic, both happy and… Read More


low carb taco recipe

Low-Carb Taco Recipe

In case you haven’t noticed, I am lovin’ the low-carb recipes lately. As a type 1 diabetic, I am especially sensitive to how foods make me feel. And for me, low-carb foods keep my blood sugars more stable and still leave me feeling satisfied. (Read: they help me feel amazing!) You might think that low-carb… Read More


Low Carb Alfredo & Shrimp Spaghetti Squash Recipe featured

Low-Carb Alfredo & Shrimp Spaghetti Squash Recipe

As a type 1 diabetic, I am always on the lookout for low-carb recipes…especially quick and easy ones because, you know, life. When I stumbled across spaghetti squash a few years ago as an alternative to carb-loaded spaghetti, I kind of fell in love. And please don’t ask me why it has taken me this… Read More