I regularly write for a number of lifestyle and scientific publications, as well as for my own pleasure. My writing aims to break some of the silences that live in and around life with type 1. I'm here, you're here, breaking the silence. And the isolation. In community.
Periods? Not always fun. From cramps to cravings, irritability to insomnia, periods often throw up health challenges. If you live with type 1 diabetes, this can feel even more complicated to navigate.
When it comes to psychological models of chronic health (that's right, yes hello, we've dived straight in), the one that speaks most to me is something called ACT, which stands for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Hands down, one of the biggest concerns I've faced in my t1d tenure was how I'd be able to manage pregnancy. I did it! And it was hard, but manageable. I learned a buttload along the way, and if I were do t1d pregnancy again, this is what I'd do differently.
Meet Alex Durussel-Baker, 36-year-old creator and designer living in Edinburgh with her husband Jerome, 2-year-old son Rowan, and fluffy dog Bacchus. She runs a design studio called Korero Studio and is the founder of Diabetes By Design, a diabetes education and awareness platform that provides mental and emotional support for people living with and alongside T1D.
In my 26 years of living with type 1 diabetes, hybrid closed-loop (HCL) technology is the best medical advancement I’ve been fortunate to receive. HCL is the latest wave in diabetes management, and it makes living with the condition a whole lot easier.
I’m a biiiigg fan of insulin sensitivity. It’s a brilliant tool for managing your blood sugar levels and reducing some of those sticky highs - ya know the types I mean, where you’re correcting and you’re still high and it feels like your insulin is water?
What's been on my mind a lot recently is the power and potency of the relational. I pretty much work exclusively 1:1 with people, meaning we're in a dyad together that allows us time and space to be really seen and heard and listened to.
What is it? Intermittent fasting (IF) is defined as a timeframe of not eating. The 5:2 (‘normal’ eating for 5 days + restricting calories for 2 days out of every week) or only eating within a timeframe (i.e. midday + 6pm - also called time-restricted feeding).
Since starting back in clinic after maternity leave there's been one topic that's come up with every client: a hesitancy around eating fruit. Maybe this is sounds familiar to you?
Let's talk about anti-inflammation. Why? Because it's super important when it comes to T1D management. It's one of the key cornerstones of my approach and the Beth Edwards Nutrition clinic -- and I'm sharing it with you today! (You lucky devils).
Why is it important for anyone with T1D to view their management through the lens of insulin sensitivity? Well, the goal is for us to keep blood glucose levels within a target range without losing our sanity (restriction is not the answer). A great way to manage blood glucose is to work on something called insulin sensitivity…
Why do people like me (nutritionists!) always bang on about these little powerhouse compounds?
Feeling hot, hot, hot - how to manage your diabetes in the summer heat.
From my work with T1D clients (+ my own experience), I know just how tricky breakfast can be in terms of increased insulin resistance (thank you dawn phenomenon!). Here are 5 tips you can implement today!
Hey guys. Happy 2021. It’s a new year and it’s time for a new interview! I had a little chat with Ellie Selby, person with type 1 diabetes and all-round good egg! She’s got a great Instagram account that I encourage you all to check out!
Hey guys [waves]. Welcome back to another interview! I had a little chat with Pete Lomas, person with type 1 diabetes and founder of patch company Not Just a Patch.
Well, hey - hasn’t it been a hot minute since I did an interview with someone marv from the type 1 community?
Let’s talk salads. Like me, you may love salads (guilty as charged) but perhaps - also like me - you get a bit bored of your current rotation?
Hey all, I’m super thrilled to welcome Jen Grieves, T1D writer and podcaster, onto the blog. I. Am. Excited.
Hey pals, I’m super thrilled to welcome Michelle Lord, T1D YouTuber, onto the blog. As times get even stranger, even sadder and even more bleak, community remains incredibly important. I’m proud and pleased to be able to share more voices from the type 1 community and spread insights of what life is really like with this chronic condition.
This little corker of a recipe works well at any time of the day - either a great way to start the day, a perfect afternoon pick-me-up treat or as a dessert. Easy to make, even easier to eat.
A few weeks ago, Claire Cole (founder of Movement for Mums) invited me onto her platform to discuss all things nutrition (particularly during lockdown).
I’ve been meaning to write this post for a fair while now, but I kept getting stuck on where to begin, how much to include, whether this is valuable. Anyway, I put that self-doubt away and decided that even if these points make a difference to ONE newly diagnosed person with type 1, then that’s a good thing.
Afternoon pals, how are you doing? Week 8, 9 (?) of lockdown - can you believe it’s May? To keep some form of semblance, I’ve got an interview with another type 1 diabetes superstar. I spoke to Claire, founder of Organising Chaos, a diabetic accessories brand for type 1 and type 2 diabetics. Claire and the Organising Chaos team offer products to decorate your diabetic supplies make managing diabetes a little easier.
Here I am with my husband Eddie, filling my chops with the most delicious frites and mayo in Bruges. Did I think twice about eating these? No. Would I have done 8 years ago? Yes. This is progress - it's about finding balance.
These almond + coconut bites [resonant of Pret's] are often necessary to get me through Monday. If you are feeling similarly to me (in need of a little pick-me-up and feeling a mixture of joy and sadness that you can't spent lots of money on Pret's snack selection) then this recipe is for you.
As you read this, it’s very likely you’re staying at home, self-isolating and in full lockdown mode. Along with the massive shift in how we work, how we relate and how we communicate (virtual Hinge date, anyone?), how we eat has had to change too. For most of us, we’ll be consuming all three meals at home.
It’s lockdown, I get it, things are bad enough – now I’m asking you to think about exercise? Yes indeedy. The reason? You’ll feel better afterwards. I promise. If you don’t, you can’t have your money ba-…erm. Moving on.
The buzz around gut health continues, especially in light of its role in autoimmune conditions like type 1 diabetes. It’s a rapidly growing area of research and what we know is changing all the time. Maybe you’re wondering if it’s really worth the hype. Or is it relevant to me?