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Endo drama (again), my podcast appearance, and quick tips for stubborn highs

Published 23 days ago • 2 min read

Hi Reader!

Quick update from my endo saga: remember last month’s note about meeting the new endocrinologist? She was okay, not my favorite but I decided I would give her another chance and then, plot twist, I found out a week later she was leaving the practice. So much for continuity, right? I’ve booked an appointment with yet another endo at a different practice who came highly recommended in March. Fingers crossed this one is a better fit and sticks around.

In other news, I recently was a guest on the Pardon My Pancreas podcast with Matt Vande Vegte, talking about GLP-1s and T1D. You can listen to the episode or watch the YouTube video (links below). Matt is hosting a live 2-day Workshop for T1Ds in San Diego on Nov 6–8; if you’re on the West Coast or want a little diabetes‑friendly mini‑vacation, I highly recommend checking it out!

​Youtube Link​

​Podcast Link​

​Details about the live event in San Diego​

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

​6 Tricks to Quickly Lower Stubborn High Blood Sugars​

There is nothing worse than a sticky high blood sugar that won't come down. I am giving away my secrets for how I deal with high blood sugars in this article. Don't miss this one!

​Smart Sweets Review: A Diabetes Dietitian's Take​

With Halloween just around the corner, Smart Sweets could be a great option to keep on hand!

What I'm loving this month on Amazon

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

  • ​Favorite Tank Top - Great for layering or wearing alone. You can wear it for workouts or dress it up. I own this tank in an embarrassing amount of colors and just treated myself to two more for fall.
  • ​Gu Energy Gels - I just restocked my Gu gels. These are my favorite way to treat or prevent a low during a workout or anytime my blood sugar is quickly dropping. Heads up that some of the flavor options contain caffeine.
  • ​Stadium Seats for Bleachers - Trust me, if your kids or grandkids play sports, these are SO worth the investment.
  • ​Lounge Pants - These look and feel identical to Vuori for less than a quarter of the price.
  • ​Silicone Loofa - I have been hearing more and more about how germ-infested loofas can get, so I decided to give this a try. I love that you can pop it in the dishwasher to clean it.

Until next time,

Lindsay

P.S. - If the podcast episode above struck a cord with you, make sure to join my free facebook community for women with T1D who are interested in GLP-1s!

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Lindsay Cohen

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