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…
My Plant-Based Food Adventures As A Type 1 Diabetic – Red Sugar Life
I am still living my Red Sugar Life and being a Type-1 Diabetic. With the VERY WELCOME change of seasons from summer to fall, life has been presenting many new things for me to explore. See here…
Chia Seed Xylitol Tea – Red Sugar Life Yumminess
I wrote about one of my favorite drinks which is xylitol tea, here. And now, I am here to write about another yummy thing I make, Chia Seed Xylitol tea! It uses my xylitol hot tea as…
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…
Coronavirus (COVID-19): How I Am Feeling About It As A Type 1 Diabetic
I decided to do a post right now, rather spontaneously. Although my time and attention have been elsewhere in my life, I am glad to find myself posting again on Red Sugar Life. I most certainly haven’t…
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…
Insulin Pen Needles – I Use Them As A Type 1 Diabetic
As a Type 1 diabetic (specifically Type 1.5 diabetes or mixed-type diabetes), I have tons of experience using both insulin syringes and insulin pen needles. I like them both in my Red Sugar Life for different reasons.…