About Christel Oerum

Christel is the founder of Diabetes Strong. She is a Certified Personal Trainer specializing in diabetes. As someone living with type 1 diabetes, Christel is particularly passionate about helping others with diabetes live active healthy lives. She’s a diabetes advocate, public speaker, and author of the popular diabetes book Fit With Diabetes.

Christel Oerum

By Christel Oerum on July 28, 2019
Recipes

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Keto Ranch Dressing Recipe (Easy & Healthy)

This tasty Keto Ranch Dressing is easy to make, super fresh and flavorful, and doesn't have any of the sugar or junk you find in the ...

By Christel Oerum on July 22, 2019
Recipes

Simple Tofu Scramble Recipe (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

This Simple Tofu Scramble recipe is an easy, high-protein, vegan breakfast that will fill you up and give you hours of energy! All you need ...

By Christel Oerum on July 19, 2019
Recipes

10 Diabetic Cookie Recipes (Low-Carb & Sugar-Free)

These diabetic cookie recipes are all super easy to make and taste delicious. They are simple recipes with all the flavor and none of the ...

By Christel Oerum on July 15, 2019
Exercise

New Workout App for People With Diabetes – And Christel is an Instructor!

Have you ever dreamt of working out with a trainer who understands diabetes, who might even live with diabetes, and who gets what it takes ...

By Christel Oerum on July 12, 2019
Diabetes

Traveling with Diabetes: Everything You Need to Know

Traveling for work or pleasure -- within one country or across the globe -- is one of the most adventurous, memorable, educational, and fun ...

By Christel Oerum on July 11, 2019
Recipes

Crustless Low Carb Quiche

This easy Crustless Low Carb Quiche is light, fluffy, and absolutely delicious! You only need 7 ingredients to whip up this recipe for the ...

By Christel Oerum on July 5, 2019
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Low-Carb Cheesecake (Keto & Gluten-Free)

This gluten-free, low-carb cheesecake has the flavor and rich, creamy texture of a traditional cheesecake without the sugar! This is the ...

By Christel Oerum on June 29, 2019
Recipes

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Chocolate Avocado Smoothie (Low Carb, Vegan, Gluten-Free)

This easy Chocolate Avocado Smoothie with coconut milk is rich, creamy, and has a killer combination of healthy, delicious ingredients! It's ...

By Christel Oerum on June 22, 2019
Diabetes

2019 ADA Scientific Sessions – The Year of Collaborations

Earlier this month, Diabetes Strong (Tobias and I) attended the 2019 ADA Scientific Sessions in San Francisco as press, and I’m excited to ...

By Christel Oerum on June 21, 2019
Recipes

Keto Tuna Salad

This Keto Tuna Salad recipe is a super easy way to throw together a tasty, nutritious meal! It's creamy, packed with delicious flavor, and ...

By Christel Oerum on June 16, 2019
Diabetes

Why I Choose Multiple Daily Injections over an Insulin Pump

I’ve lived with type 1 diabetes since 1997, and I have been managing my diabetes with insulin injections (multiple daily injections – MDI) ...

By Christel Oerum on June 15, 2019
Recipes

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Green Keto Smoothie

Low carb kale, cucumber, and celery come together with delicious healthy fats like avocado and peanut butter to make this easy Green Keto ...

By Christel Oerum on June 6, 2019
Exercise

Why Some Types of Exercise Can Make Your Blood Sugar Increase

Have you ever wondered why your blood sugar falls during certain types of exercise whilst increasing during and types of exercise? Or why ...

By Christel Oerum on June 5, 2019
Recipes

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Vegan Mushroom Soup

This low-carb Vegan Mushroom Soup is super creamy and loaded with herbs for a delicious, healthy dish that only takes a few minutes to prep ...

By Christel Oerum on May 26, 2019
Recipes

Easy Baked Salmon with Lemon-Garlic Butter

This Easy Baked Salmon is drizzled with Lemon-Garlic Butter for a delicious dinner that's ready in just minutes! Indulge in tender, healthy ...

By Christel Oerum on May 21, 2019
Recipes

Keto Chocolate Brownies

These indulgent keto chocolate brownies are gluten-free, sugar-free, and come together in one bowl! They're the perfect sweet treat for a ...

By Christel Oerum on May 15, 2019
Diabetes

Water and Diabetes: Are You Drinking Enough Water?

Staying hydrated is important for everyone -- especially considering that water makes up more than half of the human body! “60 percent ...

By Christel Oerum on May 8, 2019
Recipes

Sugar-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies (Low-Carb)

These Sugar-free Chocolate Chip Cookies are grain-free, easy to make, and absolutely delicious! They come together in one bowl for a quick, ...

By Christel Oerum on April 21, 2019
Recipes

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Strawberry Coconut Fat Bombs

These Strawberry Coconut Fat Bombs are so easy to make and taste like strawberry cheesecake! They use simple ingredients for a creamy snack ...

By Christel Oerum on April 11, 2019
Recipes

Marinated Turkey Breast

This Marinated Turkey Breast only takes minutes to prepare and transforms plain turkey breast into a delicious, healthy dish that's packed ...