Highs Lows Of Type 1 Diabetes

Valuable tips, tricks, and advice from a veteran young adult with Type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes (T1D) can be a daunting diagnosis, especially for a young kid or a teen. Patrick McAllister knows. Diagnosed with T1D at age twelve, McAllister’s life changed forever, and he faced an uncertain future of insulin shots, diet regulations, and high school. If only I had a roadmap, he thought. So, years after he learned things the hard way, he decided to write one. Whether it is managing mood swings, hormones, or blood sugar levels, Highs & Lows of Type 1 Diabetes is the ultimate teenager’s and young adult’s handbook for surviving, thriving, and flourishing with T1D during one of the most terrifying, yet exciting, phases of your life. Many think of T1D as a scary disease that is sporadic and uncontrollable, but after eight years of dealing with the literal and figurative highs and lows of T1D, McAllister has learned that it is more a lifestyle change. These pages detail a framework for every situation you could possibly imagine involving T1D, from coming home from the hospital after your diagnosis to preparing to leave your nest for freshman year at college. Learn how to: Count carbohydrates, pump insulin like a pro, and correct irregular blood sugar levels Tell your friends, get good grades, and survive school Play sports with the right game-plan Navigate sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll And more! Type 1 diabetes stinks, but you don’t have to go through it blind and alone! Some have learned it the hard way, but Highs & Lows of Type 1 Diabetes will ensure that you will take control of your T1D diagnosis, conquer your adolescent years, and live a healthy and fulfilling life.

2013 Mom's Choice Awards® Winner Hormones. Growth spurts. Mood swings. All combined with blood sugars.. The teen years with diabetes on board are a challenging time for parents and anyone who cares about a child with diabetes. Raising Teens with Diabetes: A Survival Guide for Parents, by well-known diabetes mom, author, and advocate Moira McCarthy, is a no-nonsense, honest approach at not just surviving but thriving in those years, from a mom who has been there.. Raising Teens with Diabetes is a must-have resource for anyone navigating the waters of parenting a child with diabetes.

Intended for diabetes researchers and medical professionals who work closely with patients with diabetes, this newly updated and expanded edition provides new perspectives and direct insight into the causes and consequences of this serious medical condition from one of the foremost experts in the field. Using the latest scientific and medical developments and trends, readers will learn how to identify, prevent, and treat this challenging phenomenon within the parameters of the diabetes care regimen.

The Type 1 Diabetes Cookbook is the definitive cookbook to take control of your diabetes with easy, everyday recipes. A balanced diet is the key to stability and good health with type 1 diabetes. The Type 1 Diabetes Cookbook offers the easiest recipes to keep blood sugars steady and allow you to thrive with type 1 diabetes. Laurie Block, MS, RDN, CDE, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator with over 30 years of experience, makes it easy to get well-balanced meals on the table with recipes that feature 10 or fewer easy-to-find ingredients. Complete with labels for carbs per serving and a recipe index by carb count, The Type 1 Diabetes Cookbook helps you worry less about what you're eating and build confidence when planning meals. From Baked Chicken Tenders to Chocolate Almond Butter Fudge, The Type 1 Diabetes Cookbook shows you just how good balanced meals can be for you and your family, with: An essential introduction that offers practical guidance for eating properly, including advice on modifying recipes to suit individuals' unique insulin, physical activity, and nutritional needs. Over 80 recipes for breakfast, snacks, packable lunches, meatless and seafood mains, poultry and meat mains, and desserts, with nutritional information for every recipe. Quick-look labels that allow you to easily reference carbs per serving, and other nutritional needs like Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, and Vegan/Vegetarian recipes. The Type 1 Diabetes Cookbook takes the guesswork out of what, when, and how much you can eat with easy recipes for every day of the week.

Simple suggestions to help you live with the condition while still maintaining your life style.

The all-in-one, comprehensive resource for the millions of people with diabetes who use insulin, revised and updated Few diabetes books focus specifically on the day-to-day issues facing people who use insulin. Diabetes educator Gary Scheiner provides the tools to "think like a pancreas" -- to successfully master the art and science of matching insulin to the body's ever-changing needs. Comprehensive, free of medical jargon, and packed with useful information not readily available elsewhere, such as: day-to-day blood glucose control and monitoring designing an insulin program to best match your lifestyle up-to date medication and technology new insulin formulations and combinations and more With detailed information on new medications and technologies -- both apps and devices -- surrounding insulin, as well as new injection devices, and dietary recommendations, Think Like a Pancreas is the insulin users go-to guide.

With over 5,000 copies sold of the first edition, The Type 1 Life has already helped many parents feel less alone in their journey with Type 1 diabetes. In this updated edition, Freeman offers more support and advice to help families thrive.