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Low Carb Snacks

  Snacks that are under 15 carbs: Deli meat, cheese, and veggies spinach wrap Fruit with nuts or nut butter  Cheese with a handful of nuts Veggies with hummus/ranch Half an avocado on whole grain toast (about 20 carbs) 3 cups of popcorn Celery with peanut butter and raisins Rice cake with nut butter Peppers with cream cheese Eggs (cooked any way) Crackers and cheese Guacamole with crackers/veggies Greek yogurt with berries (could make into smoothie) Dark chocolate covered fruit Mini tortilla pizzas Tips: By combining foods that highly impact your blood sugar with a food that is high in protein it can help decrease the effect Most of these snacks are for those with few food restrictions, talk to your physician or do some research if you have certain restrictions Some snacks are left open ended and should check carbs in things like specific fruits or crackers to ensure it is under 15
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Advice Packet

Low blood sugar in school: Keep fast acting carbs in your backpack Carry a glucagon kit in case of emergencies and make your family aware of which school staff are trained to administer it Make sure the school nurse or a trusted teacher also has fast acting carbs in case you have none on you Low blood sugar in public (other than school): Keep fast acting carbs on someone when you are out in public Carry a glucagon kit in case of emergencies Make sure there is an access to fast acting carbs near you if you are not carrying any High levels of exercise: Consider taking off insulin pump if you have one before exercising (but have a way to remind yourself to put it back on/resume delivery after exercise) Be more conservative with insulin before exercising Keep fast acting carbs nearby if blood sugar starts to drop, stop exercising to take care of blood sugar before returning to activity Be extra aware of the possibility of low blood sugars for up to 24 hours after higher levels of exercise
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Our Mission

   Our mission of Supporting the T1D CommUNITY is to provide support and advice to all newly diagnosed kids and their families. Providing information that can help families make this life altering event a little more manageable is our goal. We aspire to continue to pass on our knowledge to others. This packet has been worked on by endocrinologists, registered dietitians, fellow T1D families, and other people who are a part of the medical and diabetic communities. We are here to remind you that you are not alone in this battle. We are proud of you and happy that you are here. 
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Our Story

  My name is Bella Raymond and I was introduced into the diabetes world back in 2016 at the age of 10. When I was diagnosed my whole world flipped upside down. It quickly turned into this drive to make a difference and have an impact on others. I have been a volunteer and advocate ever since then and even had the opportunity to meet with my local Congressman to speak about diabetes advocacy back in 2019. This packet is part of my Gold Award project which is the highest award a Girl Scout can receive but it has meant way more to me than just a project. The knowledge I have gained from collaborating with other families has inspired me that much more to make this mean something. Ever since the pandemic there has been a lack of access to support in the T1D community and I hope this packet can bring some of that back. This community is so strong and influential when we work together and being able to provide anything to get that back is exactly what newly diagnosed families need and deserve
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