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Back to routine (and better blood sugars) - plus travel tips

Published about 2 months ago • 2 min read

Hi Reader!

School started for my kids this week, and maybe it’s the Type A in me, but being back to a routine feels glorious. I love summer, but by mid‑August I’m ready for cooler mornings and more predictable days. Evenings are officially back to chauffeuring my kids around to soccer, baseball, tennis, and gymnastics. For me, staying busy and having a steady rhythm makes blood‑sugar management so much easier.

Next week I have an appointment with a new endocrinologist. My last endo left the practice after only one visit, which was a bummer because I really liked her! Fingers crossed this new one is a great fit and happy to keep prescribing all my off-the-wall diabetes tools.

I did a lot of traveling this summer, and it inspired a new blog post with tips to prepare for travel with T1D. Make sure to check it out below!

Please note that some of the links below contain affiliate links. This means that if you click on a link and purchase a product, I may get a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for your support!

New and updated posts on the blog this month

​Your Ultimate Checklist for Traveling with Type 1 Diabetes​

Consider this article your go-to travel checklist, the one I wish someone had handed me years ago.

​Is Almond Flour Good for Diabetes?​

Should you swap out your all-purpose flour for almond flour? Find out here!

What I'm loving this month on Amazon

Here are a few things that have landed in my cart this month:

  • ​The best lunch box - I buy a new one of these freezable Pack It lunch boxes for my kids every year for school. We store them in the freezer, and they keep their food cold all day!
  • ​Kids Calcium + Vitamin D supplement - getting dairy in my son is nearly impossible unless it is in the form of ice cream or pizza. I've been worried about his Calcium intake and he actually really likes these and takes them willingly every morning.
  • ​Cute athletic dress - Very cute and comfy, and comes in some great colors.
  • ​New tool for dental hygiene - Ok, so this one is a bit gross, but I finally bit the bullet and decided to try a tongue scraper. This one is very gentle and easy to use.
  • ​CGM ​armband - This machine-washable armband keeps your CGM (or Omnipod) secure on your arm and helps keep it cool and out of direct sunlight.

Until next time,

Lindsay

P.S. - When I find a product that makes diabetes EASIER and less of a burden, I have to share it! One product I constantly recommend to the clients I coach is the Sugardash. See why I love it so much in this video. You can purchase your own Sugardash using my affiliate link.

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