This may seem like a strange time to discuss backpacking with type 1 diabetes as many trails are closed, national parks are closed, and organizations like the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and the Pacific Crest Trail Association are recommending that people postpone or cancel trips due to COVID-19. Furthermore, The American Hiking Society at this time [...]
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.
Hurricane Florence has been making its way across the Atlantic, slowly building strength. Being without power for multiple days could mean a life or death situation without the proper preparation. Make sure you're ready with this Diabetes Emergency Kit Checklist!
Looking for a two night backpacking trip near Santa Cruz that features giant redwood groves, gorgeous vistas, and epic waterfalls? Â
Big Basin Redwoods State Park has got you covered.
Few things feel better than summiting an epic peak or racing down a mountain on skis, and few things feel worse than a bouncing blood sugar forming jagged peaks across your cgm monitor and ruining your epic day. I set about to understanding what's happening on the inside that could be impacting blood glucose at high altitude.
Looking for a creative and tasty alternative to the typical Thanksgiving day fare?  I've got you covered with these scrumptious Acorn Squash Stuffed with Wild Rice Risotto to brighten up your dinner table.
Here's how weight bias may impact your patients, and some steps to minimize weight bias for clinicians or future medical professionals.
My Dear Readers, I have something very special for you. Â I will share my top secret dinner party weapon, my go to dish to impress, my prize moroccan eggplant zaalouk recipe. Â This is the dish, second only to maybe my risotto, that I get asked about most often. Â It's unique, flavorful, and most important, [...]
Note: An Updated version of this post can be found here I grew up assuming that backpacking was not an option for me. Â Backpacking along with scuba diving was looped into the "too dangerous for diabetics" category in my head. A category, which I've only recently realized is completely ludicrous. Unlike scuba diving, no one [...]
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