Caregivers/Support System

Hope for Type 1 Kids

Worried that your type 1 child may never live a “normal” life? Rhodes shares his story– to reassure you that with good diabetes education and management, it is possible to live a full life with no limits!

Three Low-Carb Meal Swaps

Alana has a few suggestions for substituting lower-carb options into your weekly mean planning. Love mashed potatoes, sandwiches on bread, and pasta? Give these three lower-carb alternatives a try!

Technology Can Fail

As great as our pumps and meters are at helping us manage diabetes, Rhodes was recently reminded that this technology doesn’t always work perfectly. Now he is better prepared with a back up plan if his diabetes technology fails.

Be Prepared When Shoveling Snow

Attention weekend warriors! Tackling the snow or leaves in your yard? Don’t forget to prepare like you would to exercise. If you are on medication or insulin for your diabetes, Alana suggests being prepared to ward off low blood sugar with glucose tablets or a snack in your pocket.

It’s Okay to Have an Off Day

As hard as he may try, Rhodes knows that it is impossible to have perfect diabetes management all the time. So rather than beat himself up, he gives himself a “night off.” Once a week, Rhodes indulges in his temptations, before getting right back on the bandwagon.

Fruit or No Fruit

Should diabetics avoid fruit? Alana spoke with a nutritionist and she concluded that diabetics can say yes to fruit, especially lower-carb fruits. Watch for tips on which fruit to reach for.

Packing Lunch

To pack or not to pack, that is the question. Alana says– PACK YOUR LUNCH!! Every day! And pack something similar every day. If you know how many carbs you are eating and how your body responds to those carbs, you will avoid a miserable, groggy, carb-overloaded afternoon.

Drinking Alcohol

Is being diabetic a reason to steer clear from an alcoholic drink or two? Rhodes talked to his doctor about this question, and the answer was surprising. He suggests that you have a conversation with your doctor as well.

Health Insurance Coverage

Rhodes has spent many hours on the phone with insurance companies to ask whether certain supplies or technology are covered, and also to discuss denials for coverage. Rhodes talks about the persistence it takes to be your own best advocate!