Ciara CrayApr 20, 20213 minBlack-Owned CannabisWARNING: This post talks about drugs that may be illegal in some jurisdictions. I do not encourage illegal activity as the use of...
Ciara CrayFeb 26, 20214 minThoughts: NEDA WeekDisclaimer: This post speaks about Eating Disorders/Disordered Eating Patterns. These topics may be triggering to those who have dealt...
Ciara CrayOct 30, 20204 minSpooky Spirits and Tricks & TreatsHalloween is here, little Halloweenies! Ariana of Cup of Oj and I bring you a spooky pairing to haunt your Halloween and the rest of the...
Ciara CrayAug 5, 20204 minTandem versus MedtronicBetween 2003 and 2018, I wore only a Medtronic pump. There were lots of Medtronic pumps that spent some time hooked up to my diabetic...
Ciara CrayJul 31, 20202 minEverything Bagel Cucumber PastryAnother way to use Trader Joe's Everything but the Bagel Seasoning? Count me in. Using this magical seasoning, I coated the crust of a...
Ciara CrayJun 27, 20203 minThe Pumpcation is OverALMOST Read: Insulin Pump versus Multiple Daily Injections I'm Going on a Pumpcation I remember the week of my first Pumpcation, I would...
Ciara CrayJun 10, 20203 minThe Common Thread: FoodWhen I decided to fully commit to the study of Food and Nutrition, what pushed my heart into this field was the fact that food was a...
Ciara CrayApr 20, 20205 minType 1 Diabetes + CannabisWARNING: This post talks about drugs that may be illegal in some jurisdictions. I do not encourage illegal activity as the use of...
Ciara CrayApr 9, 20202 minHow-To: Half-Sour PicklesHalf-Sour Pickles are a quick and easy way to satisfy your pickle craving. They take about 10 days and are really hard to mess up. Just...
Ciara CrayFeb 26, 20205 minWhat you need to know: The Insulin Pricing CrisisAll we need in this life of sin is… just insulin. Yeah, yeah, yeah all we need is love. Money and cars are nice. But the 1.2 million Type...
Ciara CrayFeb 21, 20204 minDining with DiabetesThis post is talking about what it's like to frequent restaurants and try new foods with Type 1 Diabetes as your hot date. Giving a bolus...
Ciara CrayFeb 13, 20205 minMy Dietetics Program and the Path to Becoming a Registered DietitianROLL TIDE! That’s right, I’m a ‘Bama girl. I am currently earning my Bachelors of Science (B.S) in Human Environmental Sciences with a...
Ciara CrayFeb 4, 20202 minInsulin Pump versus Multiple Daily InjectionsAlmost a year after being diagnosed at age 7, my doctors felt I was ready for the responsibility of an insulin pump. Diabetes technology...
Ciara CrayFeb 3, 20202 minKale & Matcha Pesto + What To Do With It"Enough jibber jabber, we just want to hear how to turn simple, whole ingredients into pesto" OK I HEAR YOU. Here we go. What you'll...
Ciara CrayDec 10, 20194 minHow-To: Basal TestLiving with Type 1 Diabetes means that every day is a science experiment. But unlike science experiments, there's no locking in the...
Ciara CrayJul 23, 20193 minWhat are Carbs?This isn’t some boring scientific definition of carbohydrates. It’s a cheeky one. Carbohydrates are a form of energy. This is the most...
Ciara CrayJun 11, 20194 minMDI: Three Week UpdateWho in the world would be excited about encountering multiple needles a day? I guess someone with an acupuncture membership and ME! I was...
Ciara CrayMay 14, 20194 minI'm Going on a Pumpcation!Pump-ca-tion /pump’kāSH(ə)n/ noun An extended period of time disconnected from insulin pump “I’ll be taking a pumpcation after nearly 15...
Ciara CrayNov 20, 20185 minDear 7 year old Ciara,First of all, Happy Birthday. You’ve just turned the ripe age of seven and a month from now you’ll have to process news that will change...
Ciara CrayDec 28, 20175 minHow to Cheers and BolusRead my 4 DELICIOUS and low carb cocktails here! The holiday season involves a lot of gatherings from office parties to secret santa...