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I control diabetes, It doesn't control me...

posted 04/05/2009, comment (1)

Controlling Diabetes during Physical Activity

My name is Shelby and I dance more during the week than I do most other things. Dancing has been a part of my life since I was three years old, and even when I was diagnosed at six I didn't let it slow me down one bit. At first it took getting used to, but now controlling my diabetes when I dance is like second nature. I look at Type 1... Read more Chevron

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Andrew Berry

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posted 03/31/2009, comment (1)

Cafeteria Food: Making the best choices for diabetes

“You ready for breakfast?” I ask as I walk into George’s room. “Yeah, let me brush my teeth, and I’ll meet you downstairs in a sec, “he said. George is a friend of mine from class who was diagnosed during his freshman year at college with Type 1 diabetes. I can tell he just tested his blood sugar ‘cause... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/20/2009, comments (0)

Carb-Counting: It Pays to Be Exact

In a recent post, I knocked down a book intended to help people make smart choices when it comes to food. Now, I want to discuss how people can get the information they need from other sources in order to enjoy going to restaurants and safely manage blood sugars at the same time. If nothing else, Eat This Not That at least made the... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/06/2009, comment (1)

Pump Meltdown!

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 Chevron

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posted 01/25/2009, comments (0)

504 Plans: Why Do You Need One?

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 Chevron

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