59- Interview with Ginger Vieira

My name is Ginger Vieira, and I am passionate about helping people with diabetes and other chronic illnesses live full lives! I live with type 1 diabetes, celiac disease, hypothyroidism, and fibromyalgia. These conditions have never stopped me from living a full, active, energetic, and busy life! Learning how to thrive despite the challenges of my chronic illnesses is something I strive to help others learn how to do, too. Today, I am the Associate Director of Communications at T1D Exchange. T1D Exchange works to improve care and quality of life for people with type 1 diabetes through research that identifies critical problems or challenges. Learn more about T1D Exchange's mission and how to participate from home in research here. Here's the links to all Gingers contact info. T1D Exchange Registry My website: GingerVieira.com My Instagram My published books include: Ain't Gonna Hide My T1D (for children) When I Go Low (for children) Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes Your Diabetes Science Experiment Emotional Eating with Diabetes Dealing with Diabetes Burnout I have created in-depth, real-life, well-researched content on topics including: diabetes burnout real-life HbA1c tips and goals your diabetes relationship with food balancing your blood sugar during exercise low-carb nutrition flexible-carb nutrition diabetes-related anxiety pregnancy with type 1 diabetes weight-loss with diabetes insulin and other diabetes medications diabetes news and research saving money on diabetes supplies insulin dosing strategies talking to teens about type 1 diabetes helping CDEs work with struggling patients goal-setting in diabetes management teaching non-diabetics how to support loved ones …and on and on and on! Visit this page for links to nearly every article I've written. My background includes a B.S. in Professional Writing from Champlain College and certifications in cognitive coaching, Ashtanga Yoga, and personal training. Back in the day, I set 15 records in drug-free amateur powerlifting with record lifts of 190 lb. bench press, 265 lb. squat, and a 300 lb. deadlift. (You can find old competition videos on YouTube!) No more heavy lifting for me these days, but you will find me using most of my free-time jumping rope, lifting light weights, walking my dog with my handsome fella, sprinting up and down the sidewalk, and scootering with my kiddos in empty parking lots. Today, I am a mother of two little ladies, living in Vermont with my handsome fella and the world's most loyal pups, Petey and Wilma. Find links to my past freelance work here: DiabetesMine T1D Exchange BeyondType1 BeyondType2 Omnipod mySugr DiabetesStrong Healthline Diathrive InsulinNation Type2Nation OnTrackDiabetes HealthCentral EverydayHealth MindBodyGreen Visit my LinkedIn profile for more on my professional history.