There are some food products that are said to have zero glycaemic index and fortunately, eggs are one of those. Best thing about eggs is, they are zero in carbohydrates and rich in protein, hence, the best food for diabetics. If we talk about it in little detail, then egg white is carb free and…
Should Type 1 Diabetes be declared as a disability – Lawful or Awful?
This is the very question that comes to my mind every now and then, from the day I have heard of the Disability Act in some countries like America, where they have covered Diabetes under the Disability Act under the law. Obviously, there are many school of thoughts regarding this, some people have a negative…
Keep rotating injection sites
Once you are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, insulin is your best friend forever. As you start injecting, you’ll be asked to keep rotating your injection sites. If you keep injecting on the same site over and over again, there will be either build up or break down of fat under the skin called as…
Injection sites for insulin injections
Insulin injections are meant to be given beneath the skin (subcutaneously) or in the fatty tissue, such as abdomen, thighs or back of the arms. The reason insulin is injected in subcutaneous tissue is, this layer is poorly supplied by nerves causing less pain or discomfort, moreover, presence of fatty tissue causes absorption of insulin…
Diabetes alert or medical alert accessories
Accessories like wrist bands, neck pieces or medical alert systems and notifications are many a times helpful in medical emergencies. Here we are concerned about emergencies related to diabetes. The most common emergency related with diabetes is hypoglycaemia, especially in type 1 diabetics or type 2 diabetics on insulin or oral anti diabetic drugs causing…
Keto diet or a low carb diet for diabetics
Ketogenic diet or a Keto diet is a low carb, medium protein and a high fat diet, which is aimed to reduce weight and decrease insulin requirements in diabetics. This diet works on the fact that body utilises glucose or carbs for energy and thus minimising carbs will make body utilise fats for the same….
Type 1 Diabetic Girl 