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Carbohydrate ratio-calculating and testing made easy
Many of you will be familiar with this situation. You often eat the same breakfast as part of your morning routine. For example, oat flakes with yogurt and fruit. Always exactly 42 g of carbohydrates or around 4 carbohydrate units. But one day the insulin you’ve injected isn’t enough. The “diabetes monster” is having a party! Without being asked!
October 13, 2023•by Michèle Hofer
Read moreInsulin sensitivity or insulin correction factor - calculating and testing made easy
Sometimes diabetes really has a life of its own, with glucose values rising again and again. This may be because you’ve made a mistake and eaten more than you thought, and sometimes the reason isn’t so clear. So it’s a good thing we’ve got the insulin sensitivity factor which we can use to rein in the glucose outlier and get it back within the target range.
October 13, 2023•by Michèle Hofer
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Diabetes and Menstruation - Between Insulin Resistance and the Munchies
Ladies! Does your monthly cycle regularly mess with your blood glucose levels? That’s right. Along with stomach cramps, chocolate cravings and mood swings, periods have yet another surprise in store for the ladies out there with diabetes. Here is how I personally deal with blood sugar and menstruation.
February 5, 2022•by Ilka Gdanietz
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Type 2 Diabetes – “It’s a marathon, not a sprint”!
Hi, my name is Jamie and I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2018. Last year, I took part in the “Virtual London Marathon” and want to share my story with you in order to motivate and inspire. If I can do it, so can you!
February 3, 2022•by mySugr
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Take Medication and Injections in Public: No Shame Needed!
Many people with diabetes take medicines and/or insulin injections to help manage their diabetes. But what do you do when you find yourself needing to take your medication or an injection while in public?
January 25, 2022•by mySugr
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The Nutrition Minefield – How I Deal with Food as a Person with Type 2 Diabetes
In May of 2018, at the age 51, I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. In this article I would like to share some personal experience with you. Living with Type 2 Diabetes and learning how to make the right nutritions choices isn't always easy. Here is my journey...
December 17, 2021•by mySugr
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