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.
World Diabetes Day on November 14th aims to raise awareness for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) and support affected individuals and families. Lizzie’s Linebackers encourages wearing “I wear blue” shirts to symbolize unity and advocate for better resources and research. Participation includes wearing blue, spreading awareness, and supporting the mission to fight T1D.
Living with Type 1 Diabetes involves challenges, but practical hacks can aid management.
I recently started using the Mobi insulin pump and love its compact size and phone control, which make diabetes management more convenient and less intrusive. Downsides include frequent buzzing alerts and a less practical charging pad. Despite these minor issues, the pump’s benefits significantly improve my daily life.
A person with Type 1 Diabetes shares their go-to “Low Snacks” for treating low blood sugar, choosing tasty alternatives to glucose tablets. Favorites include Grape Juicy Juice, Sweet Tarts, Smarties, Nerd Clusters, and Paw Patrol Fruit Snacks, noting their ease of consumption, portability, and effectiveness for quick treatment.
Introduction There are many misconceptions when it comes to Type 1 Diabetes. Many people commonly confuse it with Type 2 Diabetes. Though there are some similarities when it comes to Type 1 and Type 2, we will focus on comparing the different type of diabetes in a later article. Before