Delicious carrot cake with a cream cheese center? Yes, please! I saw a conventional version of these carrot cake cream cheese muffins on Pinterest…
So, three people with diabetes walk into a bar and deal with a whopping case of diabetes ignorance. Nope, this is not a joke, but it sure sounds like…
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Life for a Child Program has expanded into the U.S. to launch IDF Life for a Child (USA) Inc. (LFAC),…
If you’re familiar with me or my blog, then you probably know about my history with the the non-profit organization College Diabetes Network (CDN). I went from attending meetings as a member, to leading them as chapter president, and now I participate as much as possible as an alum.
Ever since I discovered it was possible to make low carb biscotti with almond flour, I’ve been obsessed. It’s pretty easy and makes a great treat…
The past two weeks my six-year-old daughter, who does not have type 1 diabetes, has been wearing an old, worn insulin pump pouch that belongs to her eight-year-old brother, who does have type 1 diabetes.
Andrew and I have since separated. Type 1 diabetes was not the cause of this decision, but more the last in a series of hurdles our marriage just couldn’t overcome. But while nothing about divorce is easy, the simple acknowledgment that we weren’t working well together anymore has actually strengthened our ability to tackle diabetes, and parenting in general, as a team.
I am currently drowning in zucchini from my garden and I couldn’t be happier. This was a dairy-free recipe I threw together one day earlier in the summer and I was amazed at how well it turned out. It’s possibly the best zucchini bread I’ve ever had. I’ve now made it 5 or 6 times, as it’s a hit with everyone!
There were not only many things I didn't know before diabetes was part of my life, there were things I never imagined I'd know. And chances are that you, D-Parents out there, have plenty to add.
Christel Oerum is a co-founder of a diabetes and fitness website, TheFitBlog.com. Today, at age 38, Christel is a competitive bikini athlete,…