Carb Counting 101: How to Guess the Carbs like a Pro
You don’t need to be a maths genius to master carb counting. With a few tricks and a little practice, you’ll be able to look at almost any plate of food and make a pretty good carb estimate- like a pro…
Why Blood Sugar Rises Twice After Pizza, Pasta and Potatoes in Type 1 Diabetes
If you’re raising a child or teen with Type 1 Diabetes, you may have noticed something strange after certain meals. Pizza, pasta, potatoes…sometimes their blood glucose looks fine at first, then hours later-boom!- it rises again. That’s what many families call the “double spike.” But why does it happen, and what can you do about it? Let’s break it down…
10 Tips to Help Children and Teens with T1D Learn Carb Counting
Carb counting can feel like a whole new language when your child is first diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. The goal isn’t perfection, it’s building confidence and independence over time. Here’s how to make carb counting a natural part of every day life- at home, school and beyond…
Hydration Heroes: Why Water is a Type 1 Superpower
For toddlers, children and teens living with Type 1, water isn’t just about quenching thirst. It’s a powerful tool for blood sugar control, hormone balance, healthy growth and even sensor accuracy. Here’s why hydration deserves just as much attention as carb counting…