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.
When you have a diabetic in the family understanding what is Ketosis and Ketoacidosis is very important. While the names may sound similar they are very different. Ketosis is often the intended result of a low-carb diet and is quite popular as a means of accelerated weight loss. On the other hand, Ketoacidosis is a … Read more
I must admit I found the topic of Diabetic Ketoacidosis to be the scariest. I believe the biggest reason for this was my lack of understanding. I know it is a very serious and life-threatening complication of Type 1 Diabetes but I was totally unaware of how to prevent it. I must say learning the … Read more