We all know how the standard Christmas story goes for a diabetic. The table is absolutely loaded with stunning, delicious food. Ninety percent of it is a beautiful, glittering trap. You look at it and you think, “It’s Christmas, just this once.” So ...

It's been 30 years. I think we've spent enough time together! Dear Diabetes, Well, where do I even begin? We've been together for almost 30 years. That's a long time. Longer than some marriages, longer than most friendships, and definitely longer th...

The Bitter Sweet Blog Series – Blog No. 9 I don't wear a warrior costume. I carry my supplies, check my sugar, take my insulin, and get on with life! Let's get one thing straight: being a diabetic warrior doesn't mean you have to be brave every sing...

The Bitter Sweet Blog Series – Blog No. 8 Insulin: The Little Miracle That Changed the World It started with a discovery in 1921. For millions of us, it became the difference between life and death. Imagine being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in a ...

The Bitter Sweet Blog Series — Blog 7 By Schané Jacobs “I have diabetes, not a cancellation notice on my social life!” Let Me Enjoy My Night Out! Can we talk about going out for a meal, meeting friends at your favourite coffee shop, or enjoying a ni...

The Bitter Sweet Blog Series — Blog 6 By Schané Jacobs “Sometimes the scariest part of diabetes isn't what is happening to your body today, but the memory of what happened yesterday — and the fear of what might happen tomorrow.” When a Low Is More T...

You can see the smile. You can't always see the struggle behind it. The Battle Nobody Sees If you've been following my Bitter Sweet Blog series, you'll know by now that living with diabetes comes with its fair share of ridiculous moments, unwanted o...

Let’s play a quick game of "Spot the Difference." When a normal person sits down to eat a bowl of pasta, their internal monologue goes something like this: "Wow, this smells amazing, I hope I have room for garlic bread." When a diabe...

Let’s be completely honest: when you tell someone you have diabetes, their brain suddenly drops into an alternate reality where they are a world-renowned medical expert. Suddenly, everyone from your second cousin to the barista at your local coffee ...

. Hey there. I’m Schané , and my pancreas is currently on permanent strike. When I’m not micro-managing my endocrine system, I wear a few other fabulous hats: I’m a professional makeup artist, the author of "My Bitter Sweet Struggle," and a mother t...

Welcome to My Bitter Sweet Struggle (Grab a Snack, Preferably a Low-Carb One) Let’s get one thing straight right out of the gate: living with diabetes is a full-time job that I never applied for, yet somehow I’m working overtime every single day. If...