Balancing Act
Honey shares the challenges of managing her child's type 1 diabetes while juggling a busy family life filled with sports and farm responsibilities. With a basal rate of 0.3 and a weight of nearly 60 pounds, they discuss how activity levels impact insulin needs. The conversation highlights the unpredictability of diabetes management, especially on hectic mornings when technical issues arise.In this clip
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Juicebox Podcast: Type 1 Diabetes
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What should my pantry and fridge look like if I have two active children—a 10-year-old boy who plays baseball 3 days a week and an 11-year-old girl with T1D who does gymnastics 3 times a week? How can I build a healthy home and create good habits for their future, considering she needs to eat sugar daily to maintain BSG levels? The hardest part is the change. Any time you can spare would be greatly appreciated.
What should my pantry and fridge look like if I have two active children— a 10-year-old boy who plays baseball 3 days a week and an 11-year-old girl with T1D who does gymnastics 3 times a week? How can I build a healthy home and create good habits for their future, considering she needs to eat sugar daily to maintain BSG levels? The hardest part is the change. Any time you can spare would be greatly appreciated.
How does snacking impact insulin and blood sugar?