The Emotional Weight of Medical Appointments (and How to Release the Guilt)
There’s this moment that only someone with Type 1 diabetes in pregnancy will understand. You walk into the clinic, on time, maybe even early. You’ve fasted. You’ve logged. You’ve double-checked your CGM. And yet… there’s still a little knot in your stomach. What will they say today? Will they praise or question? Will I leave […]
What a ‘Good Day’ Looks Like with Diabetes in Pregnancy
And why it’s not just about the numbers Let’s be real for a second. When you’re pregnant with Type 1 diabetes, it can feel like every single day is being measured by your blood sugars. You wake up wondering if you spiked overnight. You go to bed hoping you won’t crash at 3am. You go […]
Yes, You CAN Have a Positive Birth with Type 1 Diabetes — Here’s How
Let’s get one thing straight right away…having type 1 diabetes doesn’t mean your birth has to be stressful, scary, or something you just need to “get through.” Yep, I said it.And I REALLY mean it. As someone who’s been through pregnancy with T1D myself, I know how easy it is to feel like you’re stuck […]