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.
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
Have you noticed that in recent years there seem to be two very prevalent epidemics affecting the world on a global level? I am specifically referring to type 2 diabetes and obesity. So what is the link between obesity and type 2 diabetes? When I think about my mother, I realize she had a whole host … Read more
Have you noticed how things are always changing in this fast-paced world we live in so I like to keep informed on what’s new in diabetes treatment? It has been about a year and a half since our grandson was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. We have learned so much in that time, some things … Read more
What is a diabetes management plan? Why do we need one? How do we manage our child’s diabetes when at school? Do type 1 and type 2 have different treatment plans? How do we treat highs? How do we treat lows? These are just a few of the questions that may arise when someone is … Read more
Does insulin cause weight gain is a question our daughter was obsessing over when her four-year-old son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes back in June of 2019? Our daughter takes great pride in feeding her family healthy snacks and meals and everyone maintains a healthy weight. Learning that her son required several daily insulin … Read more
Now that November is upon us it is the perfect time to discuss just what is national diabetes awareness month. Well, it is a time when all across the country communities come together to bring awareness to diabetes and take action to tackle this modern diabetes epidemic. Yes, I said epidemic because quite frankly that … Read more
I set out to learn the history of diabetes treatment and was absolutely shocked when I discovered the life-saving treatment my grandson receives is less than a hundred years old. It is important to realize that until 1922, insulin had not yet been discovered so if you were diagnosed with diabetes, it was pretty much … Read more
Lately, I have heard a lot of buzz about the benefits of green tea which got me thinking about is tea good for diabetics. I grew up in a house where tea was a part of almost every meal. My parents had coffee with breakfast but tea with lunch and dinner. My Dad was meticulous … Read more
Is there a link between diabetes and stem cell research? We know millions of people worldwide suffer from diabetes and that there is no cure. Proper management of diabetes requires a delicate balance of diet, exercise, and insulin injections or other diabetes medications. Currently, scientists and doctors all over the world are conducting stem cell … Read more