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

macro friendly mcdonald’s breakfast for diabetics

It’s possible to have a macro friendly McDonald’s breakfast to start your day! Here’s what I uncovered in a deep dive of their breakfast menu.

Comforting Prayers to Pray in Times of Grief and Loss

How to say a grief prayer through the loss, denial, betrayal, blame, questioning, guilt, and deep sadness that comes with grief and loss.

Diabetes Coach on New Insulin Pump after 42 Years MDI

A type 1 veteran and diabetes coach is now on a new insulin pump after 42 years on MDI. Read her story here.

DIY Valentine Basket Gift Ideas That Aren’t Sweets

Looking for valentine basket gift ideas that don’t involve sweets? Here are 15 gifts for your Valentine’s Day basket that aren’t sweets.

DIABETIC FRIENDLY RECIPES

(WITH CARB COUNTS!) 

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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.

Symptoms of Diabetes. Pictured: young girl drinking from a water bottle

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!

Kaycee - Devotions on Diabetes

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?

diabetes at school. pictured: books and an apple, bookbag full of school supplies

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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