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Posts by Lin May

5 Surprising Ways to Lower Blood Sugar Naturally
5 Surprising Ways to Lower Blood Sugar Naturally YouTube video by Linnea May Huxford

Sharing tips for improving blood sugar. Diabetes management tricks I use.
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Misdiagnosed with Type 2 for 30 Years… It Was Actually LADA Diabetes
Misdiagnosed with Type 2 for 30 Years… It Was Actually LADA Diabetes YouTube video by Linnea May Huxford

He was misdiagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes for 30 years! youtu.be/O4zIFq573NM

2 weeks ago 0 0 0 0
Why 1993 Changed How We Treat Diabetes (And What They Got Wrong)
Why 1993 Changed How We Treat Diabetes (And What They Got Wrong) YouTube video by Linnea May Huxford

Did you know about this diabetes history? youtu.be/rjsVikFg9I8

2 weeks ago 0 0 0 0
Why I’m NOT Switching to the Instinct Sensor CGM (MiniMed 780G Users Watch This!)
Why I’m NOT Switching to the Instinct Sensor CGM (MiniMed 780G Users Watch This!) YouTube video by Linnea May Huxford

Did you know that the Abbott Instinct sensor can't be used for treatment decisions for the first 12 hours? yep, it's true, I read the manual. Medtronic MiniMed keeps trying to get me to switch, but I'm sticking with the Guardian 4. youtu.be/nXqYe09wKUc

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10 Reasons you may need MORE Insulin - High Blood Sugar Struggles with Insulin Pump Automation
10 Reasons you may need MORE Insulin - High Blood Sugar Struggles with Insulin Pump Automation YouTube video by Linnea May Huxford

erratic insulin needs can be a difficult struggle! new video out about this. #T1D youtu.be/28paLO8Tp1s?...

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Your "Flaky Pancreas'" Why CGMs Matter For Everyone!
Your "Flaky Pancreas'" Why CGMs Matter For Everyone! YouTube video by Linnea May Huxford

I suspect my blood sugar was erratic for years prior to my diabetes diagnosis. But I didn't have a CGM. So much I didn't know, back in those days... youtube.com/shorts/NywgC...

2 months ago 3 0 0 0
Linnea wearing both the Lingo and Stelo for a direct comparison!

Linnea wearing both the Lingo and Stelo for a direct comparison!

Are you wondering if an over-the-counter CGM is right for you? Check out my deep dive into the Abbott Lingo and Dexcom Stelo. lada-diabetes.com/lingo-vs-ste...

2 months ago 0 0 0 0
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The #1 Way to Avoid Blindness, Kidney Failure & Nerve Damage With Diabetes
The #1 Way to Avoid Blindness, Kidney Failure & Nerve Damage With Diabetes YouTube video by Linnea May Huxford

If you have diabetes, preventing long-term complications isn’t just important — it’s everything. Today we have the technology to achieve this. www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHgo...

3 months ago 3 0 0 0
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7-Layer Dip This 7-layer dip is a great party appetizer made with layers of refried beans, taco-seasoned sour cream, homemade guacamole, tomatoes, and cheese.

The complete recipe. I made a few changes, used less cheese and olives than it called for. Also used garlic powder instead of garlic salt. www.allrecipes.com/recipe/23176...

3 months ago 1 0 0 0
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Happy New Year! Wishing you and your family all the best in the new year. Here's to many healthy meals, beautiful sunrises and sunsets, and special moments.

This 7-layer dip was fun to make! Refried beans, salsa, green onions, sour cream, cheese, olives.. I'll thread the recipe :)

3 months ago 0 0 1 0
The Next Chapter of LADA Life (Big Updates & New Projects)
The Next Chapter of LADA Life (Big Updates & New Projects) YouTube video by Linnea May Huxford

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and wishing everyone the best in the new year! youtu.be/uwelHgBA-Mc

3 months ago 0 0 0 0
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This was yesterday. I did my best! That's all you can ever do. Diabetes is challenging.

3 months ago 2 1 0 0
Freestyle Libre 3 Recall Explained: What Diabetics Must Know (Injuries, Deaths & How to Check Yours)
Freestyle Libre 3 Recall Explained: What Diabetics Must Know (Injuries, Deaths & How to Check Yours) YouTube video by Linnea May Huxford

Please share about this Freestyle Libre recall! It affected 3 Million sensors and 700+ injuries reported! youtu.be/S1zVS0Br8Uc?...

4 months ago 0 0 0 0
Dr. Stephen Ponder on LADA Diabetes, a Diabetes Cure, and Sugar Surfing
Dr. Stephen Ponder on LADA Diabetes, a Diabetes Cure, and Sugar Surfing YouTube video by Linnea May Huxford

10–20% of people told they have Type 2 Diabetes may actually have LADA Diabetes. In this interview, Dr. Stephen Ponder and I discuss why misdiagnosis happens and what you can do to find out the truth. youtu.be/ZI9qfnwsO0Q

5 months ago 2 0 0 0
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it's that time of day where I wait to brush my teeth until I see that my blood sugar goes up... got to see if I got that double dinner bolus right. (otherwise I end up brushing my teeth, treating a low, and having to brush again 😩 ) #diabetes #LADA

6 months ago 1 0 0 0
LADA Life #10 What to do about Diabetes Stress? AI Journaling, Forest Bathing, Meditation
LADA Life #10 What to do about Diabetes Stress? AI Journaling, Forest Bathing, Meditation YouTube video by Linnea May Huxford

Listen at youtu.be/aolZynJGAEg

7 months ago 0 0 0 0
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LADA Life Podcast #10 discusses ways to reduce stress. Stress hormones increase insulin resistance, impacting diabetes. Lowering stress offers additional benefits. Listen for 13 tips, starting with "Forgive Yourself." #diabetes

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LADA Life #9: Medtronic MiniMed 780G Insulin Pump Low Alert + The Surprise High After Fatty Meals
LADA Life #9: Medtronic MiniMed 780G Insulin Pump Low Alert + The Surprise High After Fatty Meals YouTube video by Linnea May Huxford

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7 months ago 0 0 0 0
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Diabetes is an adventure.

7 months ago 0 0 1 0
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Chocolate insulin could replace injections for diabetes patients About 425 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes. Around 75 million of them need daily insulin injections. But that could soon change. Scientists have discovered a new and ea

Chocolate insulin coming in 2-3 years, if all goes well. Do YOU believe this will actually happen? bgnes.com/health/choco...

7 months ago 2 0 0 0
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More CGM Sensor Choices Coming for the MiniMed 780G Insulin Pump The most common complaint I hear about the MiniMed 780G is that people don’t like the Guardian 4 sensor. For me, I like it fine. It often lasts 7+ days. (Yes, it’s possible to re-start it, and I often...

More CGM Sensor Choices Coming for the MiniMed 780G Insulin Pump
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7 months ago 1 0 0 0
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How Stressful is a Diabetes Diagnosis? The Holmes-Rahe Life Stress Inventory Scale Listen to my LADA Life Podcast on YouTube! If you are a podcast listener, you can get this on Amazon Music. Right now I’m publishing two new episodes every week. We’ll see if I can keep up with that c...

LADA Life #8: How Stressful is a Diabetes Diagnosis? The Holmes-Rahe Life Stress Inventory Scale insulinpumplife.com/mental-healt...

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LADA Life #7: What to Eat at the Airport and Other Diabetes Travel Tips
LADA Life #7: What to Eat at the Airport and Other Diabetes Travel Tips YouTube video by Linnea May Huxford

LADA Life Podcast Episode 7 is out today, all about avoiding diabetes stress when traveling! youtu.be/3ZvZB8N4ews?...

7 months ago 0 0 0 0
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Life Saving Glucagon I’ve started a podcast, LADA Life, and episode #3 is about glucagon. If you are prescribed insulin, you should also ask for a prescription for glucagon, which is a life saving emergency treatment for ...

Podcast LADA Life, Episode #3 is about Life Saving Glucagon. One of the things my doctor didn't tell me about! #T1D insulinpumplife.com/diabetes-tip...

8 months ago 2 0 0 0
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Medicinal Mushrooms and Blood Sugar: What You Need to Know We may be at the beginning of a mushroom renaissance. I’ve been amazed at the growing popularity of mushrooms. Amazon sales stats show that 60,000 people bought Lion’s Mane mushroom supplements, and 1...

Medicinal mushrooms are amazing. My personal experience is that they:
- lower my insulin needs
- improve my mood
- improve my memory
- boost my immunity
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8 months ago 1 0 0 0
MiniMed 780G Insulin Pump with "No Paired CGM" notice and Guardian 4 transmitter on its charging base.

MiniMed 780G Insulin Pump with "No Paired CGM" notice and Guardian 4 transmitter on its charging base.

My transmitter finally failed. This time I was prepared with a replacement one. Whew.

It's scary not having a working CGM. The MiniMed 780G insulin pump works really well when the tech is working. Can't believe insulin pumps without a CGM was a thing. I'd go through so many test strips...

8 months ago 0 0 0 0
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The One Thing I Always Check After Flying with My Insulin Pump Every time I travel, I learn something new. In travel, just like in diabetes, the arduous journey brings strength. You’d think that after using the MiniMed 780G insulin pump for several years, I would...

✈️ Every time I fly, I think I’ve covered all my bases with my insulin pump… and then diabetes throws me a curveball.

This tiny post-flight habit has saved me from hours of frustrating highs.
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8 months ago 2 0 0 0
LADA Diabetes Tips: Navigating the Early Flaky Pancreas Stage
LADA Diabetes Tips: Navigating the Early Flaky Pancreas Stage YouTube video by Linnea May Huxford

Are you dealing with a "Flaky Pancreas"? 🤪 Sharing lessons from my LADA Diabetes journey. youtu.be/t8Yz08Dp-ps

8 months ago 0 0 0 0
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I Grew This… Now it’s in My Salad! It all starts with your brain. Optimizing your brain health will impact all other areas of your life. Your brain controls all that you do. Better cognition means better decision making. There is no su...

It all starts with your brain.
Optimizing your brain health will impact all other areas of your life. insulinpumplife.com/low-carb-die...

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This One Supplement Helped my Flaky Pancreas Feeling I’ve tried many supplements to help solve various afflictions and occasionally they’ve had a noticeable impact. In my case, I have LADA Diabetes and it was a gradual onset. This is about the period up...

I tried lots of supplements when my blood sugar started acting weird. Only one actually helped.
I call it my “flaky pancreas” phase, before my LADA Diabetes diagnosis. Here’s what worked (and what didn’t) insulinpumplife.com/diabetes-tip...

8 months ago 0 0 0 0
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