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Empower Your Diabetes Journey

Managing type 1 diabetes isn’t just about blood sugar numbers. It’s about taking care of your body and your mind. A healthy body + a healthy mind = a life that feels fuller and lighter. And while that balance can be challenging, the right tools, support, and resources can make day-to-day life with T1D far more manageable.

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Read on to discover what has helped me (physically and mentally), and some of the resources and communities that have truly made a difference in my journey.

Tools That Help Your Body Thrive with T1D

Manage Diabetes Your Way!

Multiple Daily Injections (MDI)

  • Multiple daily injections: 1 long-acting (basal) for all-day control + fast-acting (bolus) before meals.

  • Device/wire-free – no connected device needed.

  • Uses pen/needle or vial/syringe – less convenient than button-only delivery.

  • Pens need a new needle; syringes need a new syringe per injection (pens last ~28 days).

  • Basal dose is once daily and not adjustable.

  • Reliable insulin delivery.

  • Manual calculations required for meals and corrections.

  • Uncertainty of active insulin from previous bolus increases hypoglycemia risk.

Continous Glucose Monitor (CGM)

  • Continuously tracks glucose levels 24/7.

  • Eliminates the need for frequent finger pricks.

  • Shows blood sugar trends throughout the day and night.

  • Sends real-time data to a receiver or compatible smart device.

  • Allows setting customizable high and low alerts.

  • Helps proactively manage high or low blood sugar.

  • Enables remote sharing of glucose data with family or caregivers.

  • Supports better-informed decisions around meals, activity, and insulin.

Insulin Pump Therapy

  • External device that delivers continuous short-acting insulin, replacing multiple daily injections.

  • Device connected 24/7.

  • Easy insulin delivery at the press of a button.

  • Site changes every 3 days.

  • Temporary basal rates adjustable for activity.

  • Risk of site failure or kinked tubing.

  • Automatic calculations for meals and corrections.

  • Accounts for insulin on board (IOB).

Health Mind,

Healthy Body

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Master Your Mind, Master Your Diabetes

​Managing type 1 diabetes is a full-time, around-the-clock job—there are no vacation days, and some days it can knock you off your feet. Add in the normal stress of life, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Diabetes burnout is real, and it can take a toll on your mental well-being. That’s why it’s crucial to carve out time to care for your mind, recharge, and get into the right headspace to manage your T1D effectively.

Ways to relax and recharge:

  • Exercise or get moving

  • Dive into a good book

  • Spend quality time with family and friends

  • Connect with the T1D community through social media, support groups, or conferences

  • Unplug—try a “pump vacation” and use MDI if you’re a pump user

  • Meditate or practice mindfulness

  • Explore a new hobby

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A clear mind makes diabetes management so much easier. Find what brings you peace, make it a priority, and remember: taking care of yourself is part of taking care of your diabetes.

- Ain Eineziz

“You were given this life because you are strong enough to live it”

Disclaimer: I am not a medical expert, nor do I claim to be! I am just a person living with type 1 diabetes sharing my experiences and knowledge with others. Please consult with your doctor before making any changes to your diabetes management. 

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