Anxiety. This is something we Gatekeepers have become accustomed to. And now, sadly, it has become a feeling that is shared by everyone around the world. The burning question on our minds, is if my little Warrior contracts Covid-19, how will his/her body react? Unfortunately we’ve got nothing to compare this virus to, no previous
For those that are new to Gatekeeping and Type 1 Diabetes, welcome to the holy grail test for Type 1’s. They say the best way we can learn things, is through self experience. And while I almost 100% agree with this sentiment, there’s no harm in reading the prologue first! HbA1c (also referred to as
They say that you’re really tested on your TD1 Diabetes management when your little Warrior gets sick. And with the recent change in seasons, combined with the fact that there really is no way to escape these little ones getting something or other from their fellow classmates – we found ourselves this past week in
So many times I’ve wished I could magically remove the discomfort that Eva feels from time to time and feel it myself instead! While we wait patiently for a cure, I make it one of my life’s ambitions to know as much as I can about Type 1, including how different side effects of it
We all have our go-to’s when our Warriors are having a hypo. Depending on what Eva’s level are- for something more immediate acting, we opt for Super C’s (thank you to the person who invented these!) Otherwise, if she’s nearing a hypo but not quite there yet, we’ll give her some juice. I’ve always wondered
Children will be children and a birthday party to them is like the Sales on Black Friday to us (or maybe that’s just me). Everyone has their own approach to managing carbs and sugar. Since Eva was diagnosed so young, Andrew and I made the decision to let her enjoy herself with little treats, here
The Somogyi effect was named after researcher, Michael Somogyi. Before you read any further, its important to note that the Somogyi Effect is a bit of a controversial topic due to lack of scientific evidence. However, while we’re in the business of looking after our little Warriors-its empowering to know as much as we can
June finally arrives. We’ve packed our bags, prepped our passports, got the travel insurance but most importantly- meticulously packed a rather large carry on with a 4 months supply of diabetic necessities for a 2 week trip aboard a beautiful boat in Croatia. That’s right, we’re going on holiday and boy are we excited. We’ve
No, not that special quiet time you have in the morning before the kids wake up but a possible cause or contributor to your Warrior’s high sugar levels in the morning. We found out the hard way in the early stages of our journey that giving Eva a teeny minute bedtime snack before bed was
There’s been times when Eva would be nearing her bedtime and she’s just a bit too low out of our target (approx 8mmol/L) for bedtime for our liking. And when I say a bit, I mean like around 5mmol/L. Ideally, the recommendation is for little one’s to go to sleep around the 8mmol/L mark. In
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