Diabetes Daily Hustle

Dealing with everyday life as a person living with Type 1 Diabetes and aspire to create fun and inspiring content for you!

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Pros & Cons of the Dexcom G5

The Pros and Cons of having a Dexcom G5! This list comes with the emotional and physical aspect of having a CGM. "Working Out With My Dexcom Vlog" www.youtube.com/watch?v=xADF7xN1OZA&t=58s My name is Ali ABDUL-Kareem, I am 21 years old, I do daily vlogs on my journey towards achieving great health with diabetes. I've had type 1 diabetes for about 3 years now. Comment and say hi! I wanna get to know YOU and how you live with this disease. Be sure to SUBCRIBE to stay updated on daily vlogs! --...

Jul 08, 2018•7 min

Tresiba Insulin (Day 1) How I Dose my Basal Insulin

Why split basal insulin?! WHY!? This is my first day using one of the longest acting insulins in the market recommended by the one and only Doctor Bernstein. This Vlog contains A LOT of information, that being said I wanna give a brief disclaimer; I am still learning the concept of basal splitting and get my information from Doctor Richard K. Bernstein, drop questions below! Why Doctor Bernstein? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFNGdKSXx64 Doctor Bernstein's protocol on basal insulin! https://ww...

Jun 14, 2018•11 min

Why I Use Syringes Over Flex Pens For My Diabetes Care

1. Flex pens usually lead to leakage from an injection. It's inaccurate! 2. Shorter needles ironically hurt more. 3. Connivence. If I choose to avoid as much leakage as possible with using a flex pen, I would have to hold the needle under my skin for about 20 to 30 seconds, while still getting leakage! Syringes are a one second injection. My name is Ali ABDUL-Kareem, I am 21 years old, I do daily vlogs on my journey towards achieving great health with diabetes. I've had type 1 diabetes for about...

Jun 14, 2018•6 min

Non-Diabetic Wears Dexcom Experiment (Final Discussion Podcast)

Martin and I sit down together on day 3 of this journey of him wearing a Dexcom G5 for the weekend before we close off with a workout and dinner! I hope you guys enjoyed this project and more importantly it brought you inspiration to take your health to the next level like Martin is now doing and I hope this empowered you to stay hungry to learn more about diabetes. Watch the series here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28rxvuRcp7k&list=PLsuG3N6bQ3_BPd10eTGYXx_TMWrZ4bgID Follow Martin Here: ...

Jun 08, 2018•32 min

Non-Diabetic Wears Dexcom Experiment (Group Discussion Day 1)

Before we put the Dexcom G5 on our non-diabetic friend Martin, I decided to record a couple of their thoughts on the experiment and how everyone met. Martin and I also record another podcast summarizing the experience at my house that will be live after this. Enjoy! Watch the series here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28rxvuRcp7k&list=PLsuG3N6bQ3_BPd10eTGYXx_TMWrZ4bgID Follow the Dia-Family Here: Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/rachlun/ (HOST) Princess Jasmine: https://www.instagram.com/...

Jun 08, 2018•20 min

The Diabetic Muscle & Fitness Guide; Chapter 4: The Mindset

Why is the "Mindset" section before ALL of the practical steps to having a healthier life with diabetes? The author Phil Graham: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hFjAXQ7pOM&t=639s Diabetic Muscle & Fitness: https://diabeticmuscleandfitness.com My name is Ali ABDUL-Kareem, I am 21 years old, I do daily vlogs on my journey towards achieving great health with diabetes. I've had type 1 diabetes for about 3 years now. Comment and say hi! I wanna get to know YOU and how you live with this dise...

May 27, 2018•6 min

What I Think It Takes To Have A Successful Life With Diabetes

Vlog 291 we go over chapter 2 and 3 of the Diabetic Muscle & Fitness Guide! I also take a stab at what I think the author, Phil Graham, is trying to explain to the reader about having well managed Diabetes! Who the heck is Phil Graham? www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hFjAXQ7pOM The Diabetic Muscle & Fitness Resource: diabeticmuscleandfitness.com My name is Ali ABDUL-Kareem, I am 21 years old, I do daily vlogs on my journey towards achieving great health with diabetes. I've had type 1 diabetes f...

May 25, 2018•10 min

Dawn Phenomenon (High Morning Blood Glucose)

Dawn Phenomenon is described as the body's way of secreting glucose into the bloodstream from hormones like cortisol in the process of sleeping and or wakefulness. Why does this happen? Well, it is the body's way of supplying energy to us when we wake up, but as people living with diabetes, we do not make the insulin that converts that extra glucose into energy! Splitting Basal Insulins by Doctor Bernstein: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lrbx... My name is Ali ABDUL-Kareem, I am 21 years old, ...

May 21, 2018•5 min

What I've Learned Having A Dexcom G5

It's been less than a week since I first go my Dexcom G5 and I wanna share these experiences I've had thus far and new rules I plan on applying to keep my blood sugar accuracy between the actual blood glucose meter and the Dexcom G5. Enjoy!! #DexyBack #DiabetesDailyHustle My name is Ali ABDUL-Kareem, I am 21 years old, I do daily vlogs on my journey towards achieving great health with diabetes. I've had type 1 diabetes for about 3 years now. Comment and say hi! I wanna get to know YOU and how yo...

Apr 20, 2018•5 min

Top 3 Things To Improve My Blood Sugar (Diabetes Hustle Podcast)

The 3 things I need to do to get MY LIFE TOGETHER! All of us have things we need to do that we don't face on a daily and having type one diabetes is no exception. From doctor appointments, basal adjustments, eating better, and just being super honest with yourself. What do you NEED to face and do in order to have order in your life with diabetes? My name is Ali ABDUL-Kareem, I am 21 years old, I do daily vlogs on my journey towards achieving great health with diabetes. I've had type 1 diabetes f...

Apr 16, 2018•6 min

How Did I Overcome Binge Eating?

I really wanna answer this question in one simple answer but the truth is, I don't have it all together but I am recognizing progress with a healthy relationship with eating these past weeks! Catch me hanging here: Instagram: www.instagram.com/ali.abdlkareem/ Itunes Podcast! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/diabetes-hustle-podcast/id1313087483?mt=2 Diabetes Daily Hustle Facebook Support Group! www.facebook.com/groups/153556628691697/ Disclaimer: While we share our experiences with diabetes, n...

Mar 28, 2018•17 min

Whitney's Story with Type 1 Diabetes (Podcast Interview)

Whitney and I get into her background with Type 1 diabetes and her early struggles, later she give her top tips to handle your first diagnosis! Whitney: https://www.instagram.com/happypancreas/ Ali: https://www.instagram.com/ali.abdlkareem/

Feb 22, 2018•34 min

Who Do You Trust For Your Diabetes Care?

There is SO much information out in the world on how to better control our diabetes and that can be frustrating on what to trust! I'll tell you my trusted information and why. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ali.abdlkareem/

Feb 20, 2018•6 min

My Background With Diabetes

I answer a series of questions for you guys around my background with Type 1 Diabetes! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ali.abdlkareem/

Feb 19, 2018•12 min

What Blood Sugars Piss Me Off Nowadays

A year ago a 130 blood sugar after a meal would left me satisfied but today, well, it stresses me out! My barometer has been set higher and I have had a huge learning curve with this diabetes thang! Catch me hanging here with my diabuddies! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ali.abdlkareem/

Jan 14, 2018•6 min

Why We NEED Good Blood Sugar

I really am a big believer that a lot of good health revovles around good blood sugar and we as people living with diabetes have a big job if we want the good health we deserve! Catch me hanging here with my Diabuddies! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ali.abdlkareem/

Jan 13, 2018•9 min

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