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.
I know, I know. Yes, this is another article about type 1 diabetes. That is because this is such an important topic and there are still so many people who don’t understand what is childhood diabetes as it used to be called. I very clearly remember the day our grandson, Alex, was diagnosed with type … Read more
What does Glucagon does became important to understand when our young grandson was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. There was so much to learn and at times it felt overwhelming. I spent a lot of time researching online for anything and everything I could find about type 1 diabetes and our daughter was teaching us … Read more
This is the second article in response to a reader’s question about a diabetic’s diet, you can check out the first article entitles “What is a no-carb diet plan?” at your leisure. Today we will learn what is the difference between a vegan and vegetarian diet and whether this would be a safe alternative for … Read more
In response to a reader’s recommendations, I determined it was time to explore what is a no-carb diet and learn whether or not it is beneficial for a type 1 diabetic. This is part one of a two-part series exploring the best dietary options for type 1 diabetics. Because we have a type 1 diabetic grandson … Read more
How can stress affect your health? We know that some stress can be beneficial. It can be exciting, motivating, keep us alert and able to avoid danger. At what point can stress become a danger? How do we know when we are facing too much stress? Are there different types of stress? Does stress affect … Read more
Easter and diabetes sound like they clash but the reality is there are some really very healthy options that can help any diabetic celebrate in style. Ever since our grandson was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes we are constantly reinventing family celebrations. We have found some really fun ideas that have become a fun part … Read more
In this article, we will learn what is type 1 diabetes treatment. Why? Because until our grandson was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, I wasn’t aware that there were different types of diabetes let alone the fact that there are different treatments for each. I figured that if I wasn’t aware of this, in spite … Read more
Diabetes and spring, two words that don’t seem to go together. I believe that with spring just a few weeks away it is the perfect time to re-evaluate your diabetes management plan. We will soon be approaching the two-year mark since our grandson was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and we have noticed that Alex’s … Read more
So, how does mental health affect your physical health? I mean most of us think of physical health and mental health as very separate entities but the fact is they each affect the other much more than we realize. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social … Read more
February was Heart awareness month in the United States and having a diabetic grandson made it necessary to understand the connection between type 1 diabetes and heart disease. Diabetes Canada says that having diabetes increases your risk of heart disease and stroke. In fact, diabetics may develop heart disease 15 years earlier than nondiabetics. Data from … Read more