Life Hacks

Avoid Losing Electrolytes When Fighting DKA

Every Type 1 diabetic is told to fight off DKA (Diabetic ketoacidosis) the best thing to do is drink LOTS of water.  While this definitely helps, it also flushes out necessary electrolytes from our system. Keeping a few bottles of sugar free sports drinks in the house is a great way to help so that […]

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Easy Low Supplies for the Office

You’re at work (or school) and suddenly, you’re feeling a little bit weak, you check your blood sugar, and sure enough, LOW. A really easy low supply to keep in your desk in the office, or fit into your pocket if you are in a rush, is a small box of raisins.  The small boxes […]

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Rockets Life Hacks

  Do you have an old container of ‘Dex 4 Glucose Tablets’ lying around? Rocket candies are the same size and similar sugar levels! Swap those into the same container once you’re done with the Dex4, especially if you can’t get a replacement right away!                

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Sugar-Free Butter Cream Frosting

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups powder sugar substitute (Splenda) 2 tbsp almond milk, separated 1 tsp vanilla extract 4 tbsp whipped butter, softened Directions Combine sugar, butter, vanilla, and 1 tbsp milk. When smooth, add remaining milk. Beat until creamy. Notes Food colouring can be added at the end if colour is needed This recipe was tried […]

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Easy No Bake Cookies

Ingredients 2 cups white sugar 3/4 cup butter 2/3 cup milk 1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix (or any flavour you prefer) 3-1/2 cups quick cooking oats 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Mix together the sugar, butter or margarine and the milk in a large pot and bring to a boil. Boil for […]

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Digestive Biscuits

Ingredients 3⁄4 cup whole wheat flour 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda 1⁄4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1⁄4 cup wheat bran 4 tablespoons butter 5 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon Crisco 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla 3 tablespoons half-and-half cream Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, mix together […]

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Sugar-Free Caramel

Ingredients  ½ cup water ½ cup butter 2 cups granulated sweetener (Splenda) ½ teaspoon vanilla or caramel extract 1 cup heavy cream salt, to taste Directions  In a medium saucepan, add sweetener and water over medium-high heat whisking until sweetener is dissolved. Once mixture reaches a boil, only whisk every so often and watch closely […]

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Lunchbox Granola Bars

Ingredients 2 cups (500 mL) rolled oats 1 cup (250 mL) whole wheat flour 1/2 cup (125 mL) ground flaxseed 1/3 cup (75 mL) packed brown sugar 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cinnamon 1 cup (250 mL) raisins, chocolate chips or unsweetened dried fruit 1/2 cup (125 mL) sunflower seeds (or any chopped nuts) 1/2 […]