Quick Update – October 2nd 2024
I Was Gone For Awhile It has been a very long time, over a year, since I have last posted! I think my last post was in year 2022. Life has been quite a journey and I…
Summer 2022 Is Here – Red Sugar Life
It is Summer 2022 and I am still here, living my Red Sugar Life. It has been awhile since I have posted on the blog, and it is for good reason! Life has been quite the journey…
Merry Christmas 2020 + BIG News!
First off, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Red Sugar Life! This year has certainly been quite a ride, and I choose to close things out on a positive note. No matter what is going on, I…
Kiwi – One Of My All-Time Favorite Foods As A Type 1 Diabetic
I am excited to talk about one of my absolute favorite foods in the WORLD: kiwi! Because of my insulin resistance as a type 1.5 diabetic I limit the amount as well as type of fruits I…
Part 2: Practicing Inner Self-Care As A Type 1 Diabetic
In my first article on this topic titled: Practicing Inner Self-Care As A Type 1 Diabetic found here, I touched on some ways that I practice inner self-care. I use the term ‘self-care’ as a broader term…
Practicing Inner Self-Care As A Type 1 Diabetic
Nope, I’m not talking about self-care in a clinical or physical sense. I get enough of that all day everyday. I mean INNER self-care as in taking care of myself mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. The parts of…
Chia Seeds And Why I Love Them As A Type 1 Diabetic (Type 1.5 Diabetes)
I love chia seeds, they are highly nutritious and are an interesting food to me. I have been eating them for several years now and they are a regular part of my Red Sugar Life. (yum, all…
Raw Honey And Why I Love It As A Type 1 Diabetic
It’s chilly outside now so the heat is turned up, I’m wearing warmer clothes, and drinking hot teas more often. One of my favorite ingredients to use in my hot tea is raw honey. I have been…
Candy Cane Peppermint Tea – Sugar Free And Delicious!
Sooo it is once again winter, my absolute FAVORITE time of year! I have Christmas music playing as I write, and it’s finally colder outside (yay!) so I get to break out my favorite winter attire. I…
Insulin Syringes – I Can’t Be Afraid of Them, I Need Them To Live
Some people are scared of needles and panic at the sight of them. As a Type 1 Diabetic, I can't afford to be scared of needles and injections, my entire life literally depends on them.