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What Are Your Favorite Low-carb Snacks? πŸ₯’πŸŽ

By A myT1Dteam Member β€’ 36 answers

Could You Share Any Dietary Changes And Tips That Have Helped With Type 1 Diabetes?

By A myT1Dteam Member β€’ 30 answers

Are You Frustrated With Finding Effective Treatments For Type 1 Diabetes?

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Which Type 1 Diabetes Symptom Surprised You The Most?

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My Grandson Has Celiac Disease And Type 1 Diabetes He Has Aversions To Food And Eats The Same 4 Things Mostly Carbs. What Can We Do?

A myT1Dteam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Walled Lake - Commerce Twp., MI
A myT1Dteam Member

I have T1 and my son has Celiac, so I try to meet both of our requirements at meals. My so loves vegetables, as do I. Most veggies are low in carbs and all are GF, so they are a great option. I also… read more

October 13

I Am Having Many Lows During Walking Sessions. I Changed My Mode To Exercise On My Tandem Pump, But I Still Get Lows. Do I Change The Basal.

A myT1Dteam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Medford, OR

Or do I change the carb ratio?
Susa Hazen

A myT1Dteam Member

Thank you ❀️

October 15

Anyone Else Have An Issue With Bagels And Proper Bolus Causing Lows?

A myT1Dteam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Rochester, NY

Anytime I have a bagel, I have to adjust for 15g of carbs, and not the 30-60! grams that the packaging or nutritional website states are in the bagel.

It doesn't seem to be fiber related either. Anything else I have in the morning, I need to adjust properly or risk going too high or too low, even if its a bread product.

A myT1Dteam Member

Bagels, like other high-carbohydrate foods, can sometimes cause blood sugar levels to spike and then drop, especially if the insulin dose (bolus) isn't perfectly matched to the carbohydrate content… read more

September 3

I Would Like To Know If You Are Using An Omni Pod And Whether Or Not You Like It Or Have Issues With It. I’m Considering Going On A Pump.

A myT1Dteam Member asked a question πŸ’­
NC
A myT1Dteam Member

I am now on the Tandem, was on Omni Pod for a while. Liked it because I didn't have to take it off when going into shower or pool, I live in Florida. My doctor wanted me to stay on Tandem, its… read more

4 days ago

Which Type 1 Diabetes Symptom Surprised You The Most?

A myT1Dteam Member asked a question πŸ’­
San Francisco, CA
A myT1Dteam Member

To your health & happiness and your pet.

September 30

Does Anyone Use An Adhesive Remover To Remove CGM? My Skin Is Getting Thinner And I Would Love To Know If Anyone Uses Anything That Works!

A myT1Dteam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Wilmot, NH
A myT1Dteam Member

Thank you!

August 23

Is Anyone On The Dexcom 5 Or 6 Closed System With Omni Pump? How Is It Working Out. That Is Something I'm Looking Into. Thank You

A myT1Dteam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Waterboro, ME
A myT1Dteam Member

I’ve been using the β€œ5” model for a few years now. It works very well but the beeping alerts from the pump & CGM are annoying

September 5

Does Type1 Make You Feel Exhausted? On A Scale Of 1–no Issue And Up To 10-awful?

A myT1Dteam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Columbus, OH

I feel tired often. But it also may be my recent dementia diagnosis.

A myT1Dteam Member

What is 9?

September 30

What Are Your Favorite Low-carb Snacks? πŸ₯’πŸŽ

A myT1Dteam Member asked a question πŸ’­
San Francisco, CA

Share your go-to snacks that help keep your blood sugar levels stable. Your suggestions might inspire others to try new, healthy snacks!

Comment below with your favorite snacks and let's help each other make better choices! πŸ’¬

Check out this article on 5 healthy snacks for people with diabetes for more ideas πŸ™‚
https://www.myt1dteam.com/resources/type-1-diab...

Type 1 Diabetes Snack List: 4 Choices To Consider | myT1Dteam
Type 1 Diabetes Snack List: 4 Choices To Consider | myT1Dteam
A myT1Dteam Member

Cheese and small strawberry πŸ“

October 15

I've Been On Insulin For About A Month, And I'm Often Really Itchy. Especially My Stomach, But Sometimes My Back Or Legs. Is This Normal?

A myT1Dteam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Houlton, ME
A myT1Dteam Member

Do you itch where you are injecting your insulin? If so, you could be allergic to the insulin you are using. Talk to your doctor if this is the case. They can prescribe a different type of insulin.

October 15