Diabetes

© Lisa Brooks

On April 21, 2015 my son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Everyone told me that we would have things “dialed in” within six months. But we didn’t. We had rapidly plummeting blood sugars (once it dropped from 330 to 43 in about half an hour), tried to guess at what 1/4 of a unit of insulin was in a syringe, and struggled tremendously. Years later we’ve embraced technology, attended educational programs and diabetes camps, participated in clinical studies, and helped other newly diagnosed families.

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Guilt and Gratitude: Parenting through Complexities (Episode 6)
Podcast, Life, Diabetes, Food Allergies
Guilt and Gratitude: Parenting through Complexities (Episode 6)
Podcast, Life, Diabetes, Food Allergies

Have you ever walked a mile in another parent’s shoes?

In this episode, host Lisa Brooks delves into her mixed emotions after attending the final home and school club meeting of the year. Along with deep gratitude towards the dedicated parents who volunteer their time, Lisa wrestles with feelings of guilt and inadequacy.

Podcast, Life, Diabetes, Food Allergies
Celebrating Diaversaries: A Journey of Resilience and Reflection (Episode 5)
Podcast, Diabetes
Celebrating Diaversaries: A Journey of Resilience and Reflection (Episode 5)
Podcast, Diabetes

Ever heard of a “diaversary”?

In this episode of the “Perspectives from a Pomegranate” podcast, host Lisa Brooks reflects on her son's upcoming diaversary, a term that refers to the anniversary of being diagnosed with diabetes.

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Do YOU Know How Many Carbs Are In This Bowl of Pasta? I Do!!!
Diabetes
Do YOU Know How Many Carbs Are In This Bowl of Pasta? I Do!!!
Diabetes

After my child was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, one of the first pieces of advice I got was to buy a food scale to weigh food to help figure out carb counts…because every detail mattered. Learn more about one of my favorite scales.

Diabetes