Alcohol and Blood Sugar

Alcohol and Blood Sugar

Drinking an alcoholic beverage with Diabetes. Your blood glucose may not respond as expected. Here's an overview of alcohol metabolism and how it impacts blood glucose.

On Birth Control Options and Blood Glucose

On Birth Control Options and Blood Glucose

Wednesday was World Contraception Day, so I thought it appropriate to bring up type 1 diabetes and contraception. Curious about contraception and type 1 diabetes? I've summarized some of the research on different options.

The Carbohydrate Counting Controversy

The Carbohydrate Counting Controversy

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?

Why am I always high (hyperglycemic) at high altitude?

Why am I always high (hyperglycemic) at high altitude?

This week I set out to discover why I seem to be more insulin resistant when I'm at altitude. From Hyperventilation to Hemoconcentration, learn what happens to your body at high altitude.

Five things when my Blood Sugar won’t Budge

Five things when my Blood Sugar won’t Budge

We all have those days and nothing is more frustrating than a stubborn high blood sugar. ย Increased insulin resistance and increased hepatic glucose production (when your body produces glucose in your liver) can both contribute to a stubborn high blood sugar.ย  This may be attributed to a number of factors including: menstrual hormones, fighting off [...]