Devotions on Diabetes website offering practical help living with type 1 diabetes

Welcome to Devotions on Diabetes!

Your place for faith-based

support for life with diabetes

 After 30+ years of living life with type 1 diabetes, I’m sharing diabetic recipes, devotions, practical tips on living a thriving life with diabetes, and more.

Most Recent Posts

32 Diabetes Scholarships for Before and During College

These 32 diabetes scholarships are perfect for diabetic students who are about to graduate high school or are in already college.

Healthy Protein Snack Ideas for Gestational Diabetes

You will need some high protein snacks for gestational diabetes to get through your pregnancy in a healthy way. Here are 25 of the best ideas.

How to Celebrate National Diabetes Month in November

Looking for info and help celebrating National Diabetes Month this November? Here are five practical ways you can personally get involved.

45 Best Thanksgiving Bible Verses for Gratitude

Be encouraged with these Thanksgiving Bible verses. Let’s remind ourselves to give gratitude for what we have. Praise God for all His gifts!

DIABETIC FRIENDLY RECIPES

(WITH CARB COUNTS!) 

YOUR DIABETIC CHRISTMAS GUIDE

Advent Reading Plan: Great Joy

ADVENT BIBLE READING PLAN

Read through God’s Word about angels and wise men, about miracles and prophecy fulfilled. This Advent plan will help us focus on preparing our hearts for this Christmas season and celebrating Christ’s birth.

Gifts for Diabetics from Devotions on Diabetes

30 Diabetic Christmas Gift Ideas

I have collected the top 30 diabetic gift ideas to share just in time for the biggest gift giving season of the entire year. This gift list is complete with travel bags, clothing, medical IDs, pump accessories, and more!

 

12 Diabetic Recipes for Christmas Cookies

12 Diabetic Christmas Cookies

‘Tis the season to bake up some yummy diabetic Christmas cookie recipes! If you’re looking for healthy Christmas cookies you can enjoy without affecting blood sugar, this collection of delicious cookies is it!

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Low Carb Gluten Free Chicken Chili. Pictured: a bowl of chili with cheese and green onion and crackers with cornbread muffins on the side.

LOW CARB CHILI AND CORNBREAD

RECIPES

My low carb chili is something I look forward to all day when I know it’s for dinner that evening. On a brisk fall day, this will warm up the house, smell delicious, and taste amazing.

Bible Verses on Anxiety and Worry

Calm Anxiety and Feel Peace

BIBLE READING PLAN

We all experience it to some degree at one point or another. Reading Bible verses on anxiety can bring us feelings of peace in the midst of what feels like inner turmoil.

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Warning Signs & Symptoms

DEVOTIONS

Knowing the signs and symptoms of diabetes can potentially make a huge difference in your health or the health of someone you love. Early intervention and treatment is the key to better long-term health.

Celebrating 32 Years with Type 1 - dog in a party hat with confetti

Life Lessons from Diabetes

DEVOTIONS

I’ve learned a lot over the years of my life since my diabetes diagnosis. With this milestone approaching, I’m hopeful to give you some encouragement from the lessons I’ve learned through it all.

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How to plan Diabetic Meals

RECIPES

If you prepare diabetic recipes, you know it takes intentionality. Here’s the best tip that has helped me personally with diabetic recipes.

stack of top ten books for diabetes management

TOP TEN BEST DIABETES BOOKS

LIFE WITH DIABETES

Get resources to help you manage diabetes more effectively, improve blood sugar readings, exercise with diabetes, explain diabetes to kids, and more!

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HEY - I'M KAYCEE!

Welcome to my Devotions on Diabetes website! Thanks for stopping by. I've lived with diabetes for 30+ years. And I'm here to provide you with a heaping helping of encouragement while you deal with diabetes and navigate this chronic illness with God by your side.

There are lots of goodies here: devotions, diabetic friendly recipes, Bible reading plans, and more. So grab your favorite (sugar-free) beverage and enjoy your stay.

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BIBLE READING PLANS

Explore various Bible reading plans written specifically for
those dealing with diabetes and the challenges we face.

Delicious Diabetic Friendly Recipes

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Easy Low Carb Breakfast Casserole

If you’re looking for a diabetic breakfast casserole recipe that’s easy and low carb, this is it! Not only that, it’s also packed with flavor and a whopping 10 grams of protein per serving. What a great way to start your day!

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The Best Baked Rotini for Diabetics with bread and salad

The Best Baked PAsta for Diabetics

This has to be the quickest and easiest baked pasta for diabetics I’ve ever made. (Yes, people with diabetes can eat pasta as part of a healthy diet!) Not only is it delicious and filling, much like my Healthy Whole Grain Pasta, it’s a diabetic friendly recipe.

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Diabetes Oatmeal Cookie Recipe with Orange and Raspberry

Orange & Raspberry Oatmeal Cookies

This is one oatmeal cookie recipe you’ll want to keep around. With the sweet and tart flavors of orange and raspberry with the whole grains in oats, they’re a sweet treat for anyone craving a chewy cookie. This is one of my favorite oatmeal cookie recipes!

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RECENTLY ON THE BLOG

Prayer for Diabetes. Pictured: woman with hands folded and eyes closed in prayer

PRAYER FOR DIABETES

Do you ever pray about diabetes? Do you pray for a cure? Maybe you pray against high blood sugar, or for stable blood sugar levels. Perhaps you say prayers against long term diabetes complications or protection from developing any additional medical conditions. But is that all we can pray for?

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DIABETES AT SCHOOL

There are many things you will need to prepare for school. Some of these things are practical daily things, and some are more mental, emotional, or conversational. Some things you will need to do involve considering others and their points of view. Let’s take a look at how to best prepare for diabetes at school.

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TRAVELING WITH DIABETES

If you’re anything like me, traveling with diabetes can be anxiety inducing. Whether you are taking multiple daily insulin injections, wearing an insulin pump, or using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) there is plenty to pack! But it doesn’t have to be stressful if we are knowledgeable and prepared.

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