February marks the beginning of the 2018 Spare a Rose campaign. And this campaign answers the question, “Can I make a d…
Articles by Kerri Sparling
What to Do with Diabetes and the Flu
Dealing with diabetes and SWOOP in comes flu season? Let’s see what our best defenses are.
Get a flu shot. You might t…
Easy Ways to Hide an Insulin Pump
Wearing an insulin pump can be a great way to take a little bolus, tweak a little basal, and keep your insulin literally…
Freestyle Libre or CGM, Which One is Right for You?
The good news is that our technology options for diabetes management are expanding every day. But the bad (?) news is t…
8 Holiday Gift Ideas for Kids with Diabetes
Looking for that special something for the little kids in your life who aren’t making their own insulin? Never fear! We’…
10 Holiday Gift Ideas for Adults with Diabetes
‘Tis the season for buying holiday gifts! But ‘tis always the season for diabetes, too, so we’re embracing the diabetes …
Day One of Life with Diabetes: Memories from Diagnosis Day
Since September of 1986, when I was seven, I have been living with type 1 diabetes. Day one of diabetes is mostly a blu…
11 Low Carb Quick-Grab Snacks for People with Diabetes
Low carb snacks are wins all around because they satisfy your hunger without making you take a tackle on your blood suga…
Succeeding with Diabetes on a Vegan Diet
Lee Ann Thill was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 5, back in 1978. “I had just started kindergarten, and h…
The Time the Police Stopped Me For Having Diabetes: A Halloween Story
Are people aware of the very moment they change your mindset forever? The moment that they confirm you aren’t alone with…
