The Sweet Rebellion is a blog dedicated to lessons learned and educational topics pertaining to Type 1 Diabetes and more. We hope that the articles will help you not only better understand, but also help you manage life & type 1 diabetes.
Now that I’m at the end of my second trimester, I’ve been reflecting on just how much has changed since I first shared my journey through the first trimester with type 1 diabetes. From stronger baby movements to specialist care with maternal-fetal medicine (MFM), this trimester has brought more peace,
Every November, our community comes together to shine a light on diabetes awareness. But if you’re new to this journey, you might be asking: What color is diabetes awareness? The answer is simple, yet powerful: blue. But the meaning behind the color runs deep — and at Lizzie’s Linebackers, it’s
Intruduction – My twiist Insulin Pump Review When I first heard about the twiist insulin pump, I was intrigued by its promise of intuitive technology and tight glucose control. I submitted an interest form on the twiist website, and to my surprise and excitement, I was selected to be part
Finding Out I Was Pregnant The last week of May 2025 changed my life forever. After months and months of trying, I found out that we were pregnant. I was completely overjoyed. For a few days, I just let myself soak in the happiness before thinking about blood sugars, insulin
A Follow-Up to My First Mobi Pump Review: August 2025 Update Back in August 2024, I shared my first impressions of the Mobi insulin pump. At the time, I was cautiously optimistic, really into the small form factor, and intrigued by the Dexcom G7 integration, but still learning the ins
“My Pancreas Has an Assistant” t-shirt from Lizzie’s Linebackers. Available in Emerald, Maroon, Purple, Black, and True Royal.