If you’re living with Type 1 diabetes, you’re probably well aware of how it can impact various aspects of your health. One aspect that is often overlooked, but is equally important, is oral health. Studies have shown that diabetes is a risk factor for multiple oral health complications. Namely, periodontitis (severe inflammation of the gums) … Read more
Pregnancy comes with its fair share of challenges in terms of physical and emotional changes. When coupled with type 1 diabetes (T1D), pregnancy also affects blood sugar management and maternal and fetal health. Certain risks may be increased for both the mother (e.g., more frequent hypoglycemia, premature delivery, high blood pressure) and the baby (e.g., … Read more
It can be difficult to keep up with diet trends. There are so many of them, and they often don’t last very long. Although the gluten-free diet has gained in popularity over the past few years, there are still a lot of misconceptions. It’s not always easy to understand what gluten is and to know … Read more
Most (if not all!) of us have unfortunately experienced a least one bad night’s sleep. We remember all too well the fatigue, the cranky mood and the feeling of unease that come from not sleeping well, or not sleeping enough. Inadequate or insufficient sleep affects not only mood, but also immunity, metabolism (the body’s chemical … Read more
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an illness in which the immune system produces antibodies that attack the body’s own cells (insulin-producing pancreatic cells). Just like T1D, many autoimmune conditions are due to a genetic predisposition to producing antibodies that attack the body’s own organs. It’s not uncommon to see other autoimmune diseases in people with … Read more
Most people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) have their sleep interrupted by their diabetes at some point, due to symptoms of low or high blood sugar, alarms on their insulin pump or continuous glucose monitor (CGM), capillary blood measurements, etc. Aside from these nearly universal problems, have you had episodes of poor sleep that had … Read more
Anybody can get sick from time to time, and people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) are no exception, even when they do their best to avoid it. For them, sick days are harder to manage due to their impact on blood sugar levels. Conditions such as a cold, the flu or an infection cause stress … Read more
Many women with type 1 diabetes will agree that they often see their blood sugar levels fluctuate depending on the phase of their menstrual cycle. This often requires them to adjust their insulin doses. Blood sugar levels and the menstrual cycle Typical menstrual cycles begin on the first day of menstruation and last 28 days, … Read more
The psychological impact of type 1 diabetes (T1D) is increasingly more recognized. Unarguably, managing a chronic illness can affect one’s mental health, and conversely, maintaining good psychological health can help in the daily management of T1D. This illness affects all spheres of life and can also affect mood and self-esteem. People with T1D should discuss … Read more
Diabetic neuropathy is a complication of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. It is usually the result of nerve damage caused by hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) values that remain high for a long period. Neuropathy symptoms typically include pain, loss of sensation or tingling in the extremities. However, there are some cases of diabetic neuropathy … Read more
