Type 1 Archives

Love Letter from ONE

By TCOYD on September 17, 2019 / Diabetes Burnout, Support, Type 1 / Leave a comment

A self-described “pancreatically-challenged lost soul” finds new friends and renewed hope after attending our recent ONE Conference & Retreat in San Diego.

5 Secrets for Successful Doctor’s Visits

By Tricia Santos on August 12, 2019 / Doctor's Appointments, Type 1, Type 2 / 13 Comments

We know most people don’t look forward to doctors appointments (and many people dread them) so endocrinologist Tricia Santos shares her top tips on how to get the most out of your visits.

CrossFit + Loop = Love at First Site

By Christina Sidrak, PharmD on August 9, 2019 / Blood Sugar Control, Exercise and Fitness, Type 1 / 3 Comments

CrossFit is a high intensity, constantly changing method of endurance and strength training that offers a different workout every day to its members. Here’s how a pharmacist with T1D manages the challenges of the varied blood sugars it can bring.

A Back to School Blueprint for Kids with Type 1

By Jill Berndtson on August 9, 2019 / Blood Sugar Control, Diabetes Management, Kids, Parenting, School, Type 1 / 4 Comments

A new school year can bring a little anxiety for both parents and kids, but if you have a child with type 1 there’s an extra layer of worry. Author Jill Berndtson shares the process she added to her back to school routine and how it helped her focus on just being a kid.