Diabetes treatment (and diagnosis) has been based primarily on the Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) since the 1960s. A look beyond the % at some of the factors that may impact these numbers.
Beyond HbA1c
Author: Julie Hooper
I'm a recent graduate of the UNC Chapel Hill MPH RD program, currently working in diabetes research and living with type 1 diabetes. Join me as I share my travels, research, recipes, and evidence-based tips for type 1 diabetics.
Lemony Chicken, Kale, Sweet Potato, and Red Lentil Stew
Looking for a heartwarming soup that's full of flavor and fibrous grains and veggies? Check out this recipe for chicken, kale, sweet potato, and red lentil stew to please most palettes.
Insulin For All
The cost of some brands of insulin has risen over 500% in the last 10 years. Learn about the politics of insulin pricing, and how you can get involved!
About the Flu and T1D
Tis the season... To get your flu shot! I always seem to get sick around the holidays. Maybe it's the traveling or the big push at work/school before the holidays, but whatever it is I tend to get sick right around vacation. Last year set a record for length of flu season, which lasted a [...]
10 Tips for Road-Tripping with Type 1 Diabetes
After completing a 10 day cross-country road trip from North Carolina to California, here are my 10 tips for road tripping with type 1 diabetes.
Navigating the Narrows
Having never been to Zion National Park and less than 24 hours planned in the park, a trip up the Narrows was top of my list (yes above even Angel's Landing). Why the narrows? The narrows is one of the most iconic hikes in Zion National Park, and its got something for everyone. Plus, when [...]
10 Tips for Successfully Surviving and Thriving during a Clinical Rotation/Dietetic Internship
I can't believe how fast my summer rotations flew by! I'm currently headed to California for my advanced rotation, but I asked my preceptor and some of the dietitians I worked with this summer for tips on how to successfully navigate your clinical rotation. 10 Tips for Successfully Navigating a Clinical Rotation/Dietetic Internship Clarify start [...]
