They used to be called CDEs, Certified Diabetes Educators. But that name didn’t represent all that they do. When asked, a CDE made people think of someone teaching a class. Sure we do that, but oh so much more.
Our body needs calories for energy. Insulin is what helps take the calories (glucose) from our bloodstream and gets it into our muscles and cells to burn as energy!
To survive, people with type 1 diabetes must have insulin delivered by injection or a pump.
Technically, nothing is off-limits, it is all about balance. Do your best to limit SIMPLE carbs, like sugar, white flour, white rice, etc.
We have put together a list of online resources you are able to visit over and over again.
LADA “ramps up” much more slowly. As a result, it often is mistakenly assumed that adult patients presenting with LADA have Type 2 diabetes.
