Around 11:15 am today, my pump died. Then I brought it back to life. At 9 pm, it died again. For good, I think. And despite having TWO backup Deltec Cozmo pumps which are exactly the same make/model as my original, I am now wearing an Animas pump. An ancient Animas, which happens to be exactly the same type as my first pump ever. Aah, I'm getting... Read more
Eat This, Not That by David Zinczenko promises to illuminate the menus of fast-food joints and fine restaurants alike, giving you fool-proof choices to make in order to lose weight and be healthy. While browsing in a Barnes and Noble store, I flipped through this best-seller and was more than a little... Read more
Have you ever gotten a low blood sugar during class, suddenly feeling dizzy and unable to focus on what the teacher is saying? What about during a test? Hypoglycemia should never force you to sacrifice good grades in school, and no matter how adept you are at controlling your blood sugars, these episodes are bound to occur at least once... Read more
After wearing a pump for a long time, I can say that it has really helped me manage my blood sugars better than injections. The main reason I love the pump is that it gives me so much more flexibility in terms of when and what I eat, and when I exercise. Basically, it's the ultimate way to customize your diabetes management. Pumping isn't for... Read more
So, today I ran in one of my last high school cross country races. You would think that I have perfected the art of managing blood sugars for this event by now, but no such luck. However, there are a few things I do as "standard preparation" for each race.
My pre-race routine is different from my pre-practice routine because I check my... Read more
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