Carbohydrate counting is the first thing taught to those diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, but is it really an effective way to monitor blood glucose?
The Carbohydrate Counting Controversy
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Back to the Basics
Is butter a carb? In this post we'll go back to the basics of nutrition. Start understanding what you are eating.
A Brief Guide to Alcohol Metabolism and Blood Glucose
Updated April 12, 2021 As a type 1 diabetic who loves a good IPA, I often get asked how alcohol affects blood glucose. The answer I give is not what most would expect. If you're still confused after reading this post or want to know more, check out the sources I have linked at the [...]
Maple Oatmeal Bean Blondies
Sometimes you really just need a brownie. Â That's what I convinced myself yesterday afternoon. Â I was at the top of squaw mountain, had just skied some beautiful runs in some fresh powder and was hungering for some coffee and a chocolate fix. Â The caffe at the top of the tram had everything I hoped for. [...]
Building a Healthy Relationship with Food and Your Body
You've just finished a huge Thanksgiving meal. Some of you are stuffed to nauseous status, others are stuffed to guilty status. Now I'm going to speak to the guilty feeling folks right now:  Stop feeling guilty. Accept it for what it is. If you're feeling extremely full, go on a family walk, or just pass [...]
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