Meet Qiana-

Qiana was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes late July year 2000. She experienced excessive thirst, constant urination (10x a day), blurred vision, and weight loss. She shares, “after a long struggle with Diabulimia and accepting the responsibility I had in the management of my blood sugars, I was able to develop a better relationship with my diabetes. My A1C was once a 13 and today it stays within a 5.8- 6.4 range.
 

Best Practices

I know it's cliche to say but as simple as it sounds- it is still a chore that we can't ignore: "CHECK YOUR BLOOD SUGAR " upon rising and before and after meals. This is going to help you collect the details needed on how certain foods affect your blood sugar, and then you are able to tweak your diet or simply choose to eat the foods that support better blood glucose levels. Knowing that blood sugar number is your point of reference for the next right decision or move for your day. Also, experiment with different foods. You may not be able to go all in on the Mac & Cheese like you can on the collard greens for special occasions, but have you ever had Faux Mac and cheese (where you substitute the pasta with cauliflower instead)? It's beyond delish! Make “ya” tongue slap your brain good and it won't spike your blood sugar as high.

Success Story

Below find Qiana social media handles, website, and links to a few videos and a blog post.

• FB: @qiqidrew @diabeticwellnessculture

• Link to my diagnosis and Diabulimia story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQBaj-dLR7Q ( watch below) 

• Link to The Colored Girl blog post:  https://www.thecoloredgirl.com/theblog/beyond-diabetes-awareness-month

• Link to Beyond Type One and the ADA's Imagine Camp Series "Imagine Spotlights": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Puzp1J8jgZw&t=388s

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