Oskar Minkowski was a German physiologist who, in the late 19th century, conducted research on diabetes that would eventually lead to the discovery of insulin. As important as his research was, it’s the way in which he made the discovery that was quite peculiar. A chance meeting and a friendly bet between Minkowski and his […]
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Bolusing for Bananas
Often, people with T1D find bananas cause spikes in bg. So much so that many people stop eating bananas altogether. They are definitely a tricky food to dose for. Let's talk about why they are so … [Read More...]
Benedict’s Solution: Before CGM Systems and Glucometers
With CGM and FGM systems becoming the norm to manage type 1 diabetes, it can be hard to imagine what we ever did without them. At-home glucometers weren't available until the 1970s. Knowing what we … [Read More...]
Carb Ratio Testing: How to Determine if your ICR is Accurate
You're seeing roller coaster bg numbers. You know you need to change something, but what? Is it your carb ratio? Your basal? Maybe it's your ISF? It could even be a mix of two or all three of them! It … [Read More...]