Like Family

Today's post isn't going to be all about diabetes, but it's about someone who has helped me through a lot. My dear "sister" Taylor has been by my side through my best and worst times. I call her my sister even though we are only real family through Christ. She was my savior in some of my darkest hours and I am eternally grateful for my gorgeous friend.

 

She even came all the way from Colorado to see me graduate. There are people who come and go in our lives and there are those who you just know will stay forever. Love you Tay, thanks for everything!

Fooooood

Today at work, one of my co-workers asked me how much insulin I would give for what she was eating and so I got to show her the process of how I use my pump to dose for food. Below is a list of common food we all eat all the time and I'm going to tell you how many carbohydrates are in them and how much I would give:

• In-n-Out cheeseburger with french fries: 93g= 13.3 units
• 1 glass of milk: 12g=1.7 units 
• 2 slices of pepperoni pizza: 68g= 9.7 units
• Banana: 26g= 3.7 units

 This next one is a big deal for me and I want all of you to know exactly why Type 1's drink diet sodas. When you're diabetic all you want is to fit in, and not have to pull out a syringe or your pump just to give insulin for a drink. Not only can it be awkward, but personally, I feel like I shouldn't have to give insulin to quench my thirst.

• 1 bottle of Coca-Cola: 50g= 7.2 units
• 1 bottle of Diet Coke: 0g= 0 units

People always tell me that diet coke is worse for me, or that I shouldn't drink soda all together. But type 1's, we don't have many options like everyone else. A glass of lemonade is 30g, 1 bottle of Lipton Green Tea is 45g. As you can see, most drinks have carbs in them. So the next time someone is drinking a diet soda, please don't be quick to judge us, we are just doing what is best for us :)

Happy October

Hello my wonderful followers,

It is officially October, and Halloween spirit is in the air! Personally, this is one of my all time favorite seasons/holiday of the year. Not just for the dressing up, the candy and the scary movies, but for the weather to start cooling down (hopefully soon) which means lattes in the morning and sweaters all day every day! Though, during this time of year people often ask me "Should you be eating that?" as I snack on a pumpkin shaped peanut butter cup, or a 3 Musketeers bar. The answer I always tell people is: "why not?" As a type 1 diabetic, my food limitations are limited. I don't need to be on a special diet or avoid sugar all together. In fact, avoiding sugar is a horrible idea for a type 1. For halloween, all I have to do is count carbs and make sure I am giving enough insulin for the amount I am eating. Click here to take a look at a list full of candies that was put together for diabetics to make it easier for them to be part of the candy eating fun just like everyone else. I will be posting more this month about different ways diabetics handle the wonderfulness that is the month of October and how to have a safe, yet fun Halloween!