Whether you missed our latest virtual slipstream and want to catch up, or just would like to refer to a session you loved again, have no fear! Here are some virtual slipstream session recordings for diabetes, food, and nutrition. You can also find recordings on exercise, diabetes tech, mental health, and other special topics.
Mastering Insulin When Food Gets Challenging
Presented by Alanna Chambers
Session Description:
We’ll take a closer look at how fat and protein affect blood glucose and discuss strategies for managing high fat and/or high protein foods. We’ll review current carb counting practices and talk about strategies for managing ‘fast acting carbs’. We’ll dive into current low carb diet trends and discuss the risks and benefits with type 1 diabetes.
Highlights from this session include:
- A review of current carbohydrate counting practices
- A look at how fat and protein affect blood glucose
- Discussion of strategies for managing high fat and/or high protein foods
- Discussion strategies for managing rapid-acting carbs
About Alanna Chambers
Alanna Chambers is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator from Kelowna. She is currently focussing her time on community insulin pump and sensor trainings, and also works casually at the Central Okanagan Diabetes Centre. She has been enjoying tackling the ‘ins-and-outs’ of the latest technology advances in diabetes. Previously, she spent nearly 10 years working in the insulin pump industry and also enjoyed volunteer work at Diabetes Summer Camps, and being on staff with numerous Children with Diabetes conferences. She enjoys blending her professional and personal experiences in type 1 diabetes to try to make a difference. She has 3 young girls who keep her on her toes at home!
This session was a part of Connected in Motion’s 2020 Virtual Slipstream: USA program
AND Connected in Motion’s 2020 Virtual Slipstream: Canada program
Five things I’ve learned about diabetes & nutrition
Presented by Alanna Chambers
Session Description:
Join RD, CDE, and fellow Type 1, Alanna Chambers to find out five interesting things she’s learned about diabetes and nutrition over her years working in the diabetes community.
Lessons from this session include:
- Mastering a mealtime insulin dose is HARD
- Carb counting: try your best but don’t stress too much
- Bolus timing is more important than you may think
- Large amounts of fat and protein increase our insulin needs substantially, with effects that can last for hours
- Diabetes likes balance and routine
About Alanna Chambers
Alanna Chambers is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator from Kelowna. She is currently focussing her time on community insulin pump and sensor trainings, and also works casually at the Central Okanagan Diabetes Centre. She has been enjoying tackling the ‘ins-and-outs’ of the latest technology advances in diabetes. Previously, she spent nearly 10 years working in the insulin pump industry and also enjoyed volunteer work at Diabetes Summer Camps, and being on staff with numerous Children with Diabetes conferences. She enjoys blending her professional and personal experiences in type 1 diabetes to try to make a difference. She has 3 young girls who keep her on her toes at home!
This session was a part of Connected in Motion’s 2020 Virtual Slipstream: USA program
Experiential Online Cooking Class
Presented by Chef Paul Vugteveen
Session Description:
It’s time to get cooking! This 30 minute online cooking program will incorporate aspects of social and emotional learning principles and will ask participants to take the time to reflect on the experience as a whole. Participants will be prepared to cook at home along with the rest of us using recipes and shopping lists provided ahead of time. Participants will learn to always eat deliciously at home or at the campsite. This program is designed for all skill levels.
Along with cooking a delicious vegan dish, questions explored during this session include:
- How does thinking about food as an experience impact the way you view food
- How does food impact your emotional self? What other parts of you require feeding in order to ‘feel full’?
About Chef Paul Vugteveen
Paul’s work with Connected in Motion has centered food in the experiential diabetes education framework that the organization has created. As the Hospitality Director at Pretty Lake Camp, Paul works closely with the Adventure Centre to develop intentional, food based programs that incorporate social and emotional learning principles. Paul’s notable work with chef and writer Tunde Wey (www.fromlagos.com) has brought food and dining experiences to eaters, raising practical awareness to racial income, wealth, and health disparities. As the co-owner and operator of OPEN Vegan Eats, Paul primarily uses food experiences to highlight concepts surrounding consumption and environmental justice.
This session was a part of Connected in Motion’s 2020 Virtual Slipstream: USA program
AND Connected in Motion’s 2020 Virtual Slipstream: CANADA program
