What’s a normal blood sugar level?
What is a normal blood sugar level is a question I am asked so often. My patients have heard so many conflicting numbers over the course of their diabetes lives.
Insulin pump therapy explained
Insulin pump therapy is a method used in type 1 diabetes for administering insulin. Conventionally, insulin was delivered via a subcutaneous injection. However, as technology has advanced, insulin pumps allow
High waking glucose levels & how to fix them T1DM
Fixing high waking glucose levels introduction Having high waking glucose levels in type 1 diabetes can throw the rest of the day out. As if it isn’t already enough that
Helping you to understand Ketones
Ketones metabolism is a normal physiological process in the body. They help give the body much needed energy and are made through normal fat metabolism. Some patients I meet have
Managing Exercise in Type 1 Diabetes
Managing exercise in type 1 diabetes is challenging. In normal metabolism the body pretty much turns off your insulin production during exercise. This is because it relies on GLUT-4 receptors
How to prevent post meal glucose spikes in type 1 diabetes
Preventing post meal glucose spikes for people with type 1 diabetes is hard. In fact, people with type 1 diabetes have had it tough over the years. They still do.
Diabetes and physical activity recommendations. How much is enough?
The department of health describes physical Inactivity as a silent killer. The benefits of physical activity are well known and it is an important part of being healthy and fit.
Preventing erratic glucose levels in type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is a tricky condition to manage. Improving blood glucose levels can be difficult. It truly is a 24 hour condition that requires attention every single day. This
Can I get type 2 diabetes if I am type 1?
Wooa, this is some mind blowing stuff. Type 2 diabetes upon type 1 diabetes. Can this be real? Can someone with with type 1 diabetes develop type 2 diabetes also?
I eat healthy but have suboptimal glucose levels. Why?
Many patients I see have perfectly healthy diets but unfortunately suffer with suboptimal glucose levels. This can be frustrating for the patient. Especially as they are doing their best to