Sunday, June 03, 2012

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DiabeticDancer

DiabeticDancer

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

Low Blood Sugars during activity

I don't go low during dance practice very often because of my careful planning ahead of time. But when those rare occurances do happen I am very well aware it is happening. Personally I feel my low and high blood sugars extremely well. When my blood sugar rises I drink a lot, have to use the bathroom more than normal, get headaches, and usually... Read moreChevron
DiabeticDancer

DiabeticDancer

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

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 moreChevron
Andrew Berry

Andrew Berry

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Nutrition/Food Science & Dietetics, Personal Trainer

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 moreChevron
Svati

Svati, Health Guide

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Type 1 since 2000

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 moreChevron
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Svati

Svati, Health Guide

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Type 1 since 2000

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 moreChevron