Hi Reader!

Spring is here, and while I've been busy decluttering closets and cleaning out my garage, I realized there's another area of my life that could use some spring cleaning: my diabetes management.

Lately, I've been working with many clients, helping fine-tune basal rates and bolus ratios. As I've been guiding others through these adjustments, it hit me - when was the last time I gave my own settings a thorough review?

If I'm being honest, it's been way too long.

So I'm committing to something that's about as exciting as scrubbing baseboards (but just as necessary) - retesting all my diabetes settings over the next few weeks. That means methodical basal testing, recalculating my insulin-to-carb ratios, and checking my correction factors.

I agree that this sounds like the opposite of fun. But just like that junk drawer we all have, our diabetes settings can get a little messy over time. Life changes, activity levels shift, stress fluctuates, hormones change, and sometimes what worked a year or two ago just isn't cutting it anymore.

Want to join me on this diabetes spring cleaning journey?

I'd love the company, and there's something powerful about tackling these tasks together. I'll be sharing tips and insights along the way that might make the process a little more fun for all of us over on my Instagram.

Who's in?

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New and updated posts on the blog this month

​Eversense 365 CGM Review: My Personal Experience with the Implantable Sensor​

Check out my personal review of the Eversense 365 after wearing it for about 6 weeks.

​Protein Cheesecake: 4-Ingredient Diabetes-Friendly Treat​

I love this recipe for a quick, easy, high-protein breakfast or dessert.

What I'm loving this month on Amazon!

Here are a few of my favorite purchases from the past month:

• ​L'ange Heated hair straightening brush: After seeing a facebook ad and diving down a deep rabbit hole, I ordered this. It hasn't arrived yet, so TBD if it helps tame my frizzy, curly mane this summer!
• ​The softest, slightly cropped basic tees: This 6-pack of t-shirts is perfect to pair with jeans, shorts, or leggings, and they are SO soft.
• ​Swimming shampoo and conditioner: If you or your kids will be spending a lot of time in the pool this summer, you will thank me for this! This is the best swim shampoo and conditioner I have found. My daughter uses one of the little packets it comes with once/week in the summer, and they make a huge difference!
• ​My new favorite water bottle: This was my mother's day present, and I use it daily. It is massive (40 oz), so I only have to fill it up twice per day to meet my hydration goals, AND it fits perfectly in my cup holder.
• ​Skratch gummies: These have recently become another of my favorite low-blood-sugar treatments. One gummy raises my blood sugar about 20 points, so it makes it easy not to overtreat.

Until next time,

Lindsay

P.S. - I hope all the incredible moms in our community had the most wonderful Mother's Day last week! Whether you celebrated with breakfast in bed or managed your diabetes while cheering your kids on from the sidelines, you deserve all the love and celebration. 💕

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