Type 1 Diabetic Living - Diabetes Apparel and Blog

28 Jan

Vivi Mae’s Birth Story: Overcoming Infertility, Type 1 Diabetes, Hyperthyroidism, Preeclampsia, Breech C-Section, and Post Partum Hemorrhaging…seriously.

I remember being so out of it when this photo was taken. Thinking that this was supposed to be a big moment. HUGE. The first time that I'm holding my baby girl after all of the adversity that we've faced....
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01 Dec

New! Announcing my Type One Living Shop

Sometimes you just have to take a risk. And that means today, I'm super excited to announce my Type One Living Shop. For the past year, I've been working behind the scenes on trademarks, designs, product testing...and more product testing,...
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02 Aug

My Unfiltered T1D Diagnosis Story (…and first speech for JDRF)

Note: When I originally told my diagnosis story, I held something back that I wasn't emotionally ready to share: our journey of infertility. I've overcome a lot and feel ready to share. I've joined the JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation)...
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18 Feb

It happened again: 29. My first glucagon emergency shot.

Last Sunday night I experienced my first emergency glucagon shot, along with a trip to the emergency room. I’ve waited about a week to write this post. Why? It’s embarrassing. Maybe a bit risqué. And scary. But I’ve decided to...
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25 Jan

10 Things This Type 1 Diabetic Wants You to Know

I went to the dentist today for the first time since my T1D diagnosis and updated my medical history. I was completely exasperated and annoyed at my dental hygienist's commentary. Seriously. I wanted to correct everything she said...but her hands were...
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22 Jan

Cold Sunday Hamburger Soup (Low Carb!)

I just returned from a snowy week in Utah. I've been fighting something nasty these past few days. And it was super windy yesterday. This trifecta results in soup for dinner. I consulted my two Diabetic Living cookbooks that have been my go-to...
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