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      Patricia Dalrymple likes your comment at
      Does dietary protein affect your glucose levels?
      Try the "Atkins" diet or some other no-carb diet (e.g., Paleo minus fruits and staches) for a few days. This will allow you to measure your insulin demands based solely on non-carbohydrates (fats and proteins). Ultimately, your glucose can be affected by all three*, but eliminating one macro group at a time will let you assess how much each affects your bg levels.
    • 13 hours, 16 minutes ago
      Patricia Dalrymple likes your comment at
      Does dietary protein affect your glucose levels?
      Patricia, if you're willing to isolate your diet to a single protein for a few days you'll most likely know. It doesn't work for everyone. It did for me.
    • 13 hours, 18 minutes ago
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      Have you ever met with a dietitian to support your diabetes management plan?
      A dietician diagnosed me as Type 1. My doctor sent me to her because I was struggling to get my glucose levels down while being treated for Type 2. By the time I met her, I had dropped from 155 to 115 over the course of a few months. She took one look at me and told my doctor to order more tests. I was on insulin about a week later. She likely saved me from DKA and may have saved my life.
    • 17 hours, 15 minutes ago
      TEH likes your comment at
      Have you ever met with a dietitian to support your diabetes management plan?
      A dietician diagnosed me as Type 1. My doctor sent me to her because I was struggling to get my glucose levels down while being treated for Type 2. By the time I met her, I had dropped from 155 to 115 over the course of a few months. She took one look at me and told my doctor to order more tests. I was on insulin about a week later. She likely saved me from DKA and may have saved my life.
    • 17 hours, 16 minutes ago
      TEH likes your comment at
      Have you ever met with a dietitian to support your diabetes management plan?
      Once. She wanted me to go to a group class and I told her I had very specific questions. After we talked, she agreed that I didn’t need to go, that I could probably teach the class. My problem isn’t with nutrition but we having the willpower to deny myself what everyone else is eating (or at least in smaller portions). Most times I am successful.
    • 1 day, 2 hours ago
      Sandra Rosborough likes your comment at
      Have you ever met with a dietitian to support your diabetes management plan?
      It was a worthless meeting. They had no idea about how carbs raise blood sugar!!! I’ve found few Endo offices that understand type 1!
    • 1 day, 13 hours ago
      Bob Durstenfeld likes your comment at
      Have you ever met with a dietitian to support your diabetes management plan?
      Once. She wanted me to go to a group class and I told her I had very specific questions. After we talked, she agreed that I didn’t need to go, that I could probably teach the class. My problem isn’t with nutrition but we having the willpower to deny myself what everyone else is eating (or at least in smaller portions). Most times I am successful.
    • 1 day, 15 hours ago
      lis be likes your comment at
      Have you ever met with a dietitian to support your diabetes management plan?
      My absolutely favorite meeting with a dietician is when a guy came up from Miami to lecture our local diabetic group. His advice? He said, to wit, "You probably shouldn't drink alcohol, but if you must, then try and make it dry champagne."
    • 1 day, 15 hours ago
      lis be likes your comment at
      Have you ever met with a dietitian to support your diabetes management plan?
      When I was diagnosed, I was simply given a diet to follow. Period. I followed it for awhile, but then I moved to the UK, and the recommended diet was different, so I used that. When I finally went onto separate injections for each meal, I made my own diet. I have been eating whole grains since about a year before my diagnosis, and have never been a fan of sugary foods. I'm glad I never had to meet with a dietician: it would have been a waste of time.
    • 1 day, 15 hours ago
      KSannie likes your comment at
      Have you ever met with a dietitian to support your diabetes management plan?
      Once. She wanted me to go to a group class and I told her I had very specific questions. After we talked, she agreed that I didn’t need to go, that I could probably teach the class. My problem isn’t with nutrition but we having the willpower to deny myself what everyone else is eating (or at least in smaller portions). Most times I am successful.
    • 1 day, 15 hours ago
      KSannie likes your comment at
      Have you ever met with a dietitian to support your diabetes management plan?
      It was a worthless meeting. They had no idea about how carbs raise blood sugar!!! I’ve found few Endo offices that understand type 1!
    • 1 day, 15 hours ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      To what extent will the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans influence your eating habits?
      Pretty sure most of us type 1's have spent a ton of time and research developing personal guidelines for our bodies and insulin response. Trial, error, start again. test. Thinking about the high carb pyramid they gave me in the hospital when first diagnosed in 1980... and my youth not understanding why i had so many sugar swings. Food guidance from the government has always seemed driven by lobbyists and politicians...
    • 1 day, 15 hours ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      To what extent will the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans influence your eating habits?
      Not at all. I'm 86 and what got me here is what I'm still doing. Also, I have heart disease and will not increase my use of beef fat or butter.
    • 1 day, 15 hours ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      To what extent will the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans influence your eating habits?
      Amanda Barras -- The marketplace of ideas, almost as much of a cul de sac as the tribal alleys of true believers, there are plenty of shortcomings to keto and Bernstein diets. Google almost any "Critcism of X diet" and a plethora of articles will appear. Same goes for all the current protein-push policies that are in vogue.
    • 1 day, 16 hours ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      To what extent will the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans influence your eating habits?
      While I appreciate the pyramid needed some adjustment, going to a meat and fat pushing diet (my perception) is just as bad. Plus I don’t trust people that ignore the science and common sense needed just because they happen to be currently in charge.
    • 1 day, 16 hours ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      Does dietary protein affect your glucose levels?
      Said I’m not sure. I mostly have some protein with every meal. How would I know for sure that protein is the impact and not some other of the 100s of factors that affect BG?
    • 1 day, 16 hours ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      Have you ever met with a dietitian to support your diabetes management plan?
      Once when 1st diagnosed
    • 1 day, 16 hours ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      Have you ever met with a dietitian to support your diabetes management plan?
      A dietician diagnosed me as Type 1. My doctor sent me to her because I was struggling to get my glucose levels down while being treated for Type 2. By the time I met her, I had dropped from 155 to 115 over the course of a few months. She took one look at me and told my doctor to order more tests. I was on insulin about a week later. She likely saved me from DKA and may have saved my life.
    • 1 day, 16 hours ago
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      Have you ever met with a dietitian to support your diabetes management plan?
      A dietician diagnosed me as Type 1. My doctor sent me to her because I was struggling to get my glucose levels down while being treated for Type 2. By the time I met her, I had dropped from 155 to 115 over the course of a few months. She took one look at me and told my doctor to order more tests. I was on insulin about a week later. She likely saved me from DKA and may have saved my life.
    • 1 day, 16 hours ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      Have you ever met with a dietitian to support your diabetes management plan?
      When I was younger I used to see a dietitian with every T1D appointment, but that was like 20-30 years ago
    • 1 day, 16 hours ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      Have you ever met with a dietitian to support your diabetes management plan?
      One appointment shortly after I was diagnosed but none since then.
    • 2 days, 6 hours ago
      lis be likes your comment at
      Does dietary protein affect your glucose levels?
      So, I ordinarily would answer "never" to this question. I can go on a no carb diet for days and need no bolus insulin whatsoever (I still must take a basal dose). For example, I can eat eggs, bacon, and other "breakfast" meats for breakfast, I can eat a cheeseburger (lettuce wrap bun) for lunch and even eat a 16oz steak for dinner and not need a single unit of bolus insulin. That said, protein drinks and protein bars are a different story. Even a small amount of carbs mixed in (say about 6-8g) will drive my glucose up slightly. Because this increase is significantly larger than the carbs would induce alone, obviously, the protein does cause some increase.
    • 2 days, 12 hours ago
      Deborah Wright likes your comment at
      Does dietary protein affect your glucose levels?
      It has a minor Impact but it happens every time.
    • 2 days, 12 hours ago
      Deborah Wright likes your comment at
      Does dietary protein affect your glucose levels?
      For me always - it may take hours, but it will eventually go up.
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      Deborah Wright likes your comment at
      Does dietary protein affect your glucose levels?
      Said I’m not sure. I mostly have some protein with every meal. How would I know for sure that protein is the impact and not some other of the 100s of factors that affect BG?
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    In the past 12 months, have you attended any virtual or in-person diabetes community events? For this question, we include any event that brings together people with diabetes, such as a fundraising event, research update, conference, info session, or something else!

    Home > LC Polls > In the past 12 months, have you attended any virtual or in-person diabetes community events? For this question, we include any event that brings together people with diabetes, such as a fundraising event, research update, conference, info session, or something else!
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    Sarah Howard

    Sarah Howard has worked in the diabetes research field ever since she was diagnosed with T1D while in college in May 2013. Since then, she has worked for various diabetes organizations, focusing on research, advocacy, and community-building efforts for people with T1D and their loved ones. Sarah is currently the Senior Marketing Manager at T1D Exchange.

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    20 Comments

    1. Georgina Sokol

      What events???

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      1. AnitaS

        If you follow TCOYD.org (Take Care of Your Diabetes), it is a website with diabetes information. They have virtual diabetes presentations a few times a year. I am sure there are many more organizations that do that, but TCOYD.org is one that I follow.

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    2. KCR

      TCOYD presentations and Diabetes Sangha (meditation group for T1Ds)

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      1. ConnieT1D62

        KCR – A Diabetes Sangha sounds appealing … Do you attend in person or on Zoom? If in person, where and how often do you meet, etc? And if on Zoom is it open to any or all with TID who may be genuinely interested?

        3 years ago Log in to Reply
    3. Marty

      I attended the virtual TCOYD event last Saturday. I thoroughly enjoyed it and learned a lot, as I always do. The part about managing diabetes during surgery and in the hospital is particularly relevant to me right now. TCOYD videos and podcasts are available free to anyone online if you miss events in real time: https://tcoyd.org

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    4. Becky Hertz

      Virtual TCOYD, in person RideJDRF.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
      1. Becky Hertz

        And, virtual Type1Nation (JDRF) conferences.

        3 years ago Log in to Reply
    5. Janice Bohn

      Rcpts virtual conference and a couple of my monthly T1D women’s support group meetings.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    6. Janis Senungetuk

      TCOYD virtual conferences. The one last Saturday was well worth the time.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    7. ConnieT1D62

      Yes, in answer to the question I have attended several virtual events with TCOYD over the past year. Keeps me in the loop until the time comes when I can once again attend live TCOYD events in person.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    8. T1D4LongTime

      i was going to virtually attend the Joslin Medalist gathering for the past 2 years, but caregiving has prevented me from making the commitment of time.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    9. Joseph

      It’s great to see attention on community engagement for people with diabetes. Events—whether virtual or in-person—can make a real difference by offering support and up-to-date resources. I’ve seen similar benefits in other online communities I follow, like https://carxstreetsmodapk.com/
      , where shared experiences help people stay informed and connected.

      4 months ago Log in to Reply
    10. all cricketer

      It’s interesting to see how community events—both virtual and in-person—can make such a difference in diabetes awareness and support. Engaging people through research updates and info sessions really helps bridge knowledge gaps. I’ve also found online platforms like https://bitlifeapkmods.com/
      useful for staying connected and informed in other health-related communities.

      4 months ago Log in to Reply
    11. blox strappc

      It’s great to see how community events—whether virtual or in person—can make such a difference for those managing diabetes. Shared experiences often lead to better awareness and access to helpful tools. While exploring resources that simplify daily routines, I came across Torrentio, which has been useful in streamlining content access in my own work: https://gettorrentio.com/
      — different niche, but the idea of making life easier through smart tools resonates across communities.

      4 months ago Log in to Reply
    12. Get torrentio

      It’s inspiring to see so many people getting involved in diabetes community events, whether online or in person. I’ve found that even simple tech tools like https://bloxstrappc.com/
      can make virtual sessions more accessible and engaging by improving platform usability. Has anyone else noticed digital tools enhancing their event experience?

      4 months ago Log in to Reply
    13. zubairch1

      This question really highlights how much value these diabetes community events bring, whether virtual or in person. I’ve noticed that even smaller info sessions can spark meaningful connections and practical takeaways for daily management. For anyone exploring community-driven tools and discussions around this space, I’ve come across some interesting perspectives shared through https://getlolskin.com/, which add another layer to how people stay engaged between events.

      2 months ago Log in to Reply
    14. Joseph

      I attended a local diabetes awareness walk earlier this year, and it was encouraging to see how strong and supportive the community is. Events like these really help people feel less alone in their journey. Interestingly, I’ve noticed how online communities — even in unrelated spaces like https://crickex.in/ show how powerful digital platforms can be in bringing people together around shared interests.

      3 days ago Log in to Reply
    15. Joseph

      Yes, I joined a virtual diabetes research update session a few months ago. It was insightful to hear directly from experts and patients about new developments. Community-driven engagement, whether in health initiatives or even platforms like https://crickexapp.io/ shows how important connection and interaction are in keeping people informed and involved.

      3 days ago Log in to Reply
    16. Joseph

      I participated in an online diabetes info session last year, and it really highlighted how valuable shared experiences can be. When people openly discuss challenges and solutions, it builds confidence and awareness. That sense of community — something you also see in interactive spaces like https://batvisa.org/ makes a big difference.

      3 days ago Log in to Reply
    17. Joseph

      I haven’t attended an in-person event recently, but I did follow a virtual diabetes conference stream. The accessibility of online events is a huge advantage for many people managing chronic conditions. Digital engagement across various platforms, including https://jeetbangla.casino/ proves how impactful well-connected communities can be.

      3 days ago Log in to Reply

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