Grand-parenting Type 1 Diabetic
Learning to navigate the often scary world of diabetes as the grandparent of a type 1. We share our experiences, things we found that work and things that didn't work so well.
In this article, we will discuss the question of can diabetics eat sugar. This question jumped to the forefront of my mind when our young grandson was initially diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. As the matriarch of our family, I usually plan family gatherings for holidays, birthdays, and sometimes just for fun. That usually includes planning the … Read more
Any diabetic will know it is critical to know what to do when blood sugar spikes. First, let’s understand a bit about how the body works. Most of the food we eat is broken down into glucose so it can be used as our primary fuel source. In order for that glucose to be used … Read more
I’ve heard a lot of hype about juicing lately which got me thinking about juicing and diabetes control. Seriously, a lot of people are stating that juicing is a more effective way to get our essential nutrients from fruit and vegetables without all the fiber. I must admit until I researched this information I was … Read more
In this article, we will discuss what are some good snacks for diabetics. We all like to snack but what happens if you or a family member has been diagnosed with diabetes. We were faced with this dilemma when our young grandson was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Many times we would be out hiking … Read more
Ever wonder about Intermittent fasting and diabetes? I certainly have. I mean I have heard so much lately about the benefits of intermittent fasting for weight loss that I got curious. While I don’t have type 1 myself, my young grandson does. Dieting for weight loss is certainly not something any of us would encourage at … Read more
“What should I eat if my blood sugar is high” is a question every diabetic has contemplated at one time or another. Knowing what to eat and understanding how it affects your blood sugar can be very daunting, especially at the beginning of your diabetic journey. It is important to remember that prolonged high blood … Read more
The kids will be heading back to school which here in Canada usually coincides with the start of Flu season. So what about the Flu and diabetes? We all hate to see our kids feeling miserable with the Flu and it is an even bigger concern if that child is a type 1 diabetic like … Read more
Because of the endless daily injections, our grandson has to endure, I wanted to understand ‘what is a diabetic insulin pump?’ We have watched our grandson brave a minimum of 4 insulin injections a day for the past year to manage his type 1 diabetes. Insulin pumps are becoming more popular but they are rather … Read more
What is the cause of type 1 diabetes is not something I understood until very recently. Many people don’t understand there is a difference between type 1 and type 2, I know I didn’t. Because we don’t understand, there are a lot of misconceptions about type 1 diabetes. I remember last year when our … Read more
We tend to take our skin for granted, trusting that it will always protect us but what happens if we are diabetic? How does diabetes affect the skin is a topic that I had never understood until now. First, it is important to understand that human skin is more than just our outer layer. It … Read more