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With Type 1 Diabetes, what should I eat?
What should I eat? This can be a constant dilemma for a person with diabetes. What do I think? Low carb is the way to go. Here's why... THE BENEFITS OF LOW-CARB EATING Low carb done correctly is a very healthy diet. Plus, most importantly for people with diabetes,...
How To Avoid Post-Meal Blood Sugar Highs?
Do you go high after you eat? Post-mealtime is the #1 time all of us can see our BG rise, but there is one simple step you can take to dramatically reduce your risk. Watch the video to hear more… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3x65prkD2M Guess what? Diabetes...
I had a seizure…
Life is messy. So is diabetes...Professional athletes lose many games and Type 1 experts (me) still have high and low blood sugars. It is impossible to be perfect when it comes to managing type 1!I've had type 1 since 1980, when I was 7 years old. I've never had a...
3 Possible Reasons For High Morning Blood Sugar
Do you have type 1 diabetes? Managing blood sugar levels is challenging, but when you have the right information and training, you can manage T1D with more ease, I promise! I’ve lived with T1D for over 40 years and have helped hundreds of T1Ds around the world get...
Struggling with Type 1 Diabetes? — The T1D Crew will help (+Video)
Since the pandemic hit, our life has been turned upside down as we know it. What we once knew as normal is no longer normal. We wear masks. We talk about staying at home, about social distancing, and about vaccines. I was quarantined just like everybody else and I...
How to Exercise with Type 1 Diabetes and Avoid Going Low
It’s no secret that regular physical activity and exercise are incredibly valuable for improving one’s overall health and wellness. Regular exercise boosts energy levels and mood, reduces stress, improves quality of sleep, as well as helps to control appetite and...
Type 1 Diabetes, 3-Day Retreats with Dr. Jody Stanislaw; Next one →Hawaii!
Dr. Jody Stanislaw has held 3-day, Type 1 Diabetes retreats in gorgeous Sun Valley, Idaho (in 2017, 2018, 2019). Due to Covid, there was not a retreat in 2020 nor 2021. But the good news is, we are hoping to have a 2022 retreat in Hawaii! To get updates, fill out...
Sugar-free, Dairy-free, Delicious Creamy Frozen Dessert Recipe
Beat the summer heat with this creamy, low-carb, sugar-free, dairy-free frozen dessert — no ice cream maker or churning required! If you are skeptical about the taste without the dairy creaminess, you’re in for a surprise! This is a great treat to play around with...
Sugar-free, Gluten-free, Delicious Almond-Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
Homemade cookies are my all-time favorite treat. As a person with type 1 diabetes, I refuse to give them up, so I set out on a mission to find healthier ingredients for my favorite indulgence. The smell of fresh baked cookies can get anyone’s mouth...
6 Tips to Improve Lung Health
When we think of getting in shape or increasing our exercise outdoors, rarely do we think about improving our lung function. Taking care of your lungs is as important as caring for all of your other vital organs, like the heart, bones, brain, etc. Just like...
Low-Carb Pad Thai Recipe
Pad Thai is delicious, but horrendous, if you’re trying to keep your blood sugar levels balanced. I lived in Thailand for a year and although I loved the smell of it, I rarely ate it because it would always send my blood sugar levels through the roof. Now that I’m...
7 Foods to Avoid During Barbeque Season
Summer is here which means BBQ season has begun! To stick with healthy choices, choose vegetables and wild or organic farm-raised fish, like wild salmon. If you eat meat, be sure to choose sustainably raised, grass-fed, free-range, chicken or meat. As for other...
Patient Stories: Julie C. on living with Type 1 Diabetes
Julie C. was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a teenager, shortly after losing her mother to Multiple Sclerosis. As if mourning a parent wasn’t hard enough, being diagnosed with a serious, chronic disease forced Julie to be more resilient, responsible and aware of...
12 Natural Remedies to Lower Your Heart Disease Risk
Although total cholesterol has long been used as a key predictor of cardiovascular risk, research has proven that it’s actually a very poor indicator. There is a hyper-focus today on lowering total cholesterol to reduce the risk of heart disease but by doing so, we...
FUN in the SUN! Type 1 Diabetes Annual Spring Retreat Recap
On the weekend of June 8–10, 2018, a diverse group of people, from all over the country, landed in beautiful Sun Valley, Idaho for the 2nd Annual Fun in the SUN Type 1 Diabetes Retreat, hosted by me, Dr. Jody Stanislaw. This intimate experience and strong group...
Low-Carb, Eggplant ‘Not-Chos’ Recipe that you’ll LOVE!
Enjoy a delicious — and healthy — alternative to your typical nacho dish by substituting the chips with eggplant. Eggplant is low-carb and packs a powerful punch of healthy nutrients including antioxidants, fiber, potassium, and more. Satisfy your nacho cravings...
Delicious Flax-Crust Pizza Recipe
This healthy, low-carb, flax-crust pizza is a delicious clean-eating option to one of the most popular American comfort foods — typically doused with grease and preservatives. This pizza is actually GOOD for you! Crust Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups ground flax...
Diabetes Emergency Preparedness Toolkit & Checklist
A few years ago, a wildfire was raging through the mountains and quickly creeping into my hometown after the winds had shifted direction. The entire town was ordered to evacuate late at night. Living in a fairly remote area in the high desert, I was stressed and...
Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)
After thirty years of poking my finger ten to fifteen times a day, the most life-changing device I now use to monitor and manage my type 1 diabetes is a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM). In my opinion, it is the most valuable tool available for achieving good blood...
Patient Stories: Mark H. Type 1 Diabetes Questionnaire
Participating in this discussion is Mark H., an athlete with type 1, sharing his story of his diabetes diagnosis and the wisdom he has learned over time. Mark is living proof that type 1’s can do anything when you take care of yourself physically and...
Sugar is Not a Treat — TEDx Talk
https://www.youtube.com/embed/tic7X3ET4gE TEDx Sun Valley: Sugar is Not a Treat by Jody Stanislaw, ND, CDE With the viewership success of my September 2017 TEDx talk, Sugar is Not a Treat, hitting over 2,000,000 views as of February 2021, I’m writing this...
Coconut Milk, Matcha Green Tea Latte
Every morning I look forward to my creamy and delicious green tea latte. Green tea is known for its antioxidant-rich and detoxifying abilities, and is a key nutrient that can help protect the body from the damage of high blood sugar levels. There is also data...
Portobello Mushroom Salmon Melt Recipe
My low-carb, stuffed portobello mushroom and salmon recipe is a quick and easy option for either a healthy lunch or dinner. It’s perfectly portioned for two servings, filled with healthy omega-3 oils, protein, fiber, vitamin B12 and other nutrients to enrich your...
Nutrient-Rich, Chia Seed Pudding Recipe
Chia seeds are considered a superfood given that they are a great source of protein, fiber, calcium, antioxidants and omega-3s. This delicious recipe can serve as a nutrient-rich, blood-sugar friendly, on-the-go breakfast or sugar-free dessert. This recipe is a...
Patient Stories: PAM M. Type 1 Diabetes Questionnaire
I believe in the power of gaining perspective from other patients with type 1 diabetes who have experienced years of daily management, dealt with the associated anxiety and fears, and yet are still smiling and healthy. Sharing first-hand experiences about their...
How to Eat Healthy and Feel Great with Type 1 Diabetes
Living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) can feel like you’re living on a rollercoaster, constantly chasing high and low blood sugars, day-after-day. Sometimes it seems easier to just ignore it, but that won’t work because when blood sugars are not balanced,...
Super Fiber-Rich, Low-Carb Quick & Easy Flax Muffin Recipe
We’ve all heard the mantra: “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!” Whether you’re a breakfast eater or late morning snacker — trust your body and eat when you’re hungry — however, make sure your first meal of the day contains protein and/or fiber....
Natural Remedies to Reduce Springtime Allergies
It’s that time of year again where the pollen is blowing around like snowflakes — causing many to endure annoying springtime allergy symptoms, such as: CoughingSneezingRunny noseItchy & watery eyes You can take histamine-blocking medications, but the...
What is Type 1 Diabetes? Classic Symptoms & Treatments
Diabetes mellitus is a group of conditions in which a person experiences high blood sugar (glucose) levels, due to the body being unable to make enough or any insulin, and/or unable to utilize insulin adequately. While it is much less common than the pandemic of...