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I Nearly Slept Through a 27 mg/dL Blood Sugar—Here’s What I Learned

Sleeping through a 27 mg/dL blood sugar level could have meant life or death. Here's what I learned from this scary experience.

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Julia Flaherty

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Life with Diabetes

Your place for all things life with diabetes.

Paws and Perspective: How My Dog Has Benefited My Life with Type 1 Diabetes

I welcomed my first dog in May 2024. Since then, my life has changed for the better, including how I manage type 1 diabetes!

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Julia Flaherty

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I Nearly Slept Through a 27 mg/dL Blood Sugar—Here’s What I Learned

Sleeping through a 27 mg/dL blood sugar level could have meant life or death. Here's what I learned from this scary experience.

Life with Diabetes

Julia Flaherty

Mar 173 min read

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Rome Travel Tips for First-time Visitors

I recently had the pleasure and privilege of traveling to Rome and learned a lot along the way. Here are my tips for a dream Italian vaca!

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Julia Flaherty

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How to Talk About Diabetes at Work: Share on Your Terms

When I first started my career, I wasn’t always comfortable talking about my type 1 diabetes at work. I didn't want to feel "less than."

Career Growth

Julia Flaherty

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The Best Gluten-free Eats in the Fox Cities of Wisconsin

Last year, I found out I was gluten intolerant. Since then, I've been on a journey of nutritional discovery.

Nutrition

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My Type 1 Diabetes is Old Enough to Cheers You at the Bar

Today, my type 1 diabetes turned 21. I reflect on my diaversary today in hopes to further wrap my head around this relentless condition.

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Reflections on Aging with Type 1 Diabetes

The Privilege of Aging: Reflections on Life with Type 1 Diabetes

I have never loathed a birthday. Since I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 10 years old, I knew they weren't promised.

Life with Diabetes

Julia Flaherty

Dec 10, 20243 min read

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What does diabetes advocacy mean to you?

From Denial to Advocacy: Embracing My Role in the Diabetes Community

I used to think diabetes advocacy only looked a certain way but today I know that it can look different for different individuals.

Life with Diabetes

Julia Flaherty

Dec 3, 20243 min read

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Type 1 Diabetes Doesn't Define Me, It Empowers Me

Type 1 diabetes is undoubtedly challenging to live with, but in many ways...it empowers me.

Life with Diabetes

Julia Flaherty

Nov 26, 20244 min read

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My First Full-time Job Started in the Fourth Grade

When I was 10 years old, I got my first full-time job. I didn't apply and still can't quit. They keep telling me I can retire in 5 years.

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Julia Flaherty

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Reclaiming Childhood Wonder on the Journey with Chronic Illness

When I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 10 years old my biggest question was: "Will I be able to eat ice cream again?"

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Daily Harvest Blood Sugar Friendly Collection Review

After winning an Instagram giveaway, I tried the Daily Harvest Blood Sugar Friendly Collection. Here's my honest review...

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Julia Flaherty

Mar 26, 20244 min read

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Featured Post

I Nearly Slept Through a 27 mg/dL Blood Sugar—Here’s What I Learned

Life with Diabetes

Paws and Perspective: How My Dog Has Benefited My Life with Type 1 Diabetes

I Nearly Slept Through a 27 mg/dL Blood Sugar—Here’s What I Learned

Rome Travel Tips for First-time Visitors

How to Talk About Diabetes at Work: Share on Your Terms

The Best Gluten-free Eats in the Fox Cities of Wisconsin

My Type 1 Diabetes is Old Enough to Cheers You at the Bar

The Privilege of Aging: Reflections on Life with Type 1 Diabetes

From Denial to Advocacy: Embracing My Role in the Diabetes Community

Type 1 Diabetes Doesn't Define Me, It Empowers Me

My First Full-time Job Started in the Fourth Grade

Reclaiming Childhood Wonder on the Journey with Chronic Illness

Daily Harvest Blood Sugar Friendly Collection Review

Interested in sponsoring
my blog or newsletter?
Let's talk about it! 🤙

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Featured Post

I Nearly Slept Through a 27 mg/dL Blood Sugar—Here’s What I Learned

Life with Diabetes

Paws and Perspective: How My Dog Has Benefited My Life with Type 1 Diabetes

I Nearly Slept Through a 27 mg/dL Blood Sugar—Here’s What I Learned

Rome Travel Tips for First-time Visitors

How to Talk About Diabetes at Work: Share on Your Terms

The Best Gluten-free Eats in the Fox Cities of Wisconsin

My Type 1 Diabetes is Old Enough to Cheers You at the Bar

The Privilege of Aging: Reflections on Life with Type 1 Diabetes

From Denial to Advocacy: Embracing My Role in the Diabetes Community

Type 1 Diabetes Doesn't Define Me, It Empowers Me

My First Full-time Job Started in the Fourth Grade

Reclaiming Childhood Wonder on the Journey with Chronic Illness

Daily Harvest Blood Sugar Friendly Collection Review

Interested in sponsoring my blog or newsletter? Let's talk about it! 🤙

Subscribe to Chronically Climbing

Interested in sponsoring
my blog or newsletter?
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