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Let’s Talk About How we Talk About Diabetes
Let’s talk about how we talk about diabetes. I’ll be honest. There are times I’m negative about diabetes. But why and what can I do about it?
Apple Nachos – A Healthy Snack for Diabetic Kids
Looking for a healthy snack for diabetic kids? Apple nachos with rich peanut butter, crunchy granola, and chocolate chips win every time.
Finding God in Isolation
What do we do when we feel isolation? We have several options, but here are a couple that I believe will truly make a difference.
Diabetes friendly BBQ Chicken Salad
My bbq chicken salad recipe is a hearty salad with good amounts of protein and crunch with some sweetness from the bbq sauce. Top it with some ranch or bbq ranch dressing and lunch is served!
Healthy Homemade BBQ Chicken Flatbread Recipe
This healthy chicken flatbread recipe is a great pizza alternative for diabetics. An easy homemade recipe that’s delicious is always a winner!
How Diabetes Affects Relationships
Would you say diabetes affects relationships in your life?
I asked my husband for his perspective on that question. He first thought of my CGM beeping overnight, in case my blood sugar goes too high or low.
3 Reasons to Calibrate Your CGM
Although my CGM system doesn’t require me to calibrate, there may be good reason to consider doing so from time to time.
Reclaiming Your Identity in Christ
Maintaining our identity in Christ isn’t always easy. We can lose ourselves quickly. Once we realize we are focusing our attention on the “other identities” we have, we can start to refocus on our true identity in Christ.
School Days with Diabetes: A Mom’s Perspective
How are you preparing for school days with diabetes? There is much to do. But first, let’s talk about God’s provision over our kids.
Diabetes at School: 7 Things to Help You Prepare
I remember diabetes at school. Being diagnosed shortly after I turned 12, I went through my middle school and high school years managing diabetes. I remember carrying a bright purple Caboodle (do you remember those things?) with me each day.
Diabetes at School: Q&A with a Fourth Grader
Managing diabetes at school is not an easy task. Things like lunches and snacks with carb counts and PE with insulin on board can make it quite tricky. Today we get a glimpse into the life of a fourth grade student with type 1 diabetes, and what it’s like for him at school.
Blueberry Pineapple Spinach Salad
Blueberry Pineapple Spinach Salad is one of my favorite fruit-y salads to eat, especially in warm weather. It’s sweet and crunchy and full of flavor.
