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Rachel RN, CDCES

Rachel RN, CDCES

Metformin use in type 1 diabetes

An off label treatment for metabolic syndrome in T1D

9 min readApr 25, 2023

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A man pours pills into his hand from an orange prescription bottle

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Rachel RN, CDCES

A Beginner’s Guide to Insulin

Hi there, friend with diabetes. Let’s talk insulin. Whether you were just recently sent home with some insulin pens and a prayer or you are…

7 min readApr 15, 2023

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A Beginner’s Guide to Insulin

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Rachel RN, CDCES

CPR in a Ballgown: Why you should live fearlessly with di

There’s an unconscious woman on the side of the freeway. I’m a new nurse and my brain is giving me a back and forth between “STOP AND…

6 min readMar 8, 2023

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the back of a gown

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Rachel RN, CDCES

Price Gouged to Death

My thoughts after Eli Lilly lowers insulin prices

2 min readMar 1, 2023

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Price Gouged to Death

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Rachel RN, CDCES

Which Type of Person with Diabetes are you?

Over the years of helping people with diabetes, I’ve noticed that there are some serious similarities between many of my clients. I thought…

4 min readAug 31, 2022

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Which Type of Person with Diabetes are you?

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Rachel RN, CDCES

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at my Diabetes Coaching Method

As a registered nurse, certified diabetes care and education specialist, and board certified nurse coach, I’m always asked about what it is…

3 min readMay 29, 2022

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A Behind-the-Scenes Look at my Diabetes Coaching Method

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Rachel RN, CDCES

Top 3 questions I’m asked as an expert in Diabetes

Diabetes is so complex, it’s likely you have quite a few questions about. Maybe you’re wondering what to eat or how exercise affects your…

4 min readMay 10, 2022

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Top 3 questions I’m asked as an expert in Diabetes

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Rachel RN, CDCES

The #1 mistake I see people with diabetes make

Nothing is more frustrating as a person with diabetes (PWD) than waking up to your CGM alarm throughout the night. That grating, honking…

3 min readMar 7, 2022

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The #1 mistake I see people with diabetes make

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Rachel RN, CDCES

4 everyday habits to start today for steady blood sugars

I’m sure you’ll agree with me when I say this: Blood sugar spikes and dips can feel TOTALLY random. You may wake up one morning, not eat a…

4 min readFeb 9, 2022

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4 everyday habits to start today for steady blood sugars

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Rachel RN, CDCES

3 Diabetes Burnout Busters

WHY IT NEEDS BUSTING

4 min readNov 14, 2020

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3 Diabetes Burnout Busters

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Rachel RN, CDCES

Rachel RN, CDCES

RN and diabetes care and education specialist empowering people with diabetes to discover powerful and effective strategies for managing their blood sugars.

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