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
People with type 1 diabetes have had it tough over the years. They still do. It’s not an easy disease to manage. Yet, it is manageable. 10 years ago the
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
No more finger prick testing? The Freestyle Libre
The Freestyle Libre Patients with type 1 diabetes are recommended to test their blood glucose levels a minimum of four times per day. This helps to understand glucose trends and
What is Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes starts with an organ in the body called the pancreas. The pancreas is only about 6 inches long but its functions are vital for survival. The pancreas has