Wednesday, February 15, 2012

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Exercise Highs and Lows

Most fitness and diabetes sources state that exercise can cause hypoglycemia in type I diabetics.  Since I run and play hours of ultimate Frisbee without hardly ever go low, I like to think that I have a routine dialed in that prevents any exercise hypoglycemia.  However, in the past few months, I have spent a lot of time hiking with my... Read moreChevron
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Type 1 since 2000

2011 Children's Congress Applications Available Now

My last post introduced JDRF's Children's Congress, a biannual event that brings kids with Type 1 diabetes together in Washington, D.C. to speak to government representatives (including the President) about life with diabetes and the need for a cure.    On Monday, July 12, 2010, applications for the 2011 Children's Congress... Read moreChevron
posted 07/15/2010, comments (0)|
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Svati

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Type 1 since 2000

Share Your Story at JDRF's Children's Congress

Every two years, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation puts on an event called Children's Congress in Washington, D.C. JDRF brings about 150 kids, ages 4-17,  from all areas of the country to meet with policy-makers on Capitol Hill and communicate the realities of living with diabetes. No one knows what life with diabetes is like better... Read moreChevron
posted 07/09/2010, comments (0)|
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Why I Was Having Repeated High BG Levels

When I was first diagnosed, I remember keeping a detailed log book of my blood sugar and insulin.  My parents and I recorded every meter reading and how much insulin I took at each injection.  I'm not sure when exactly we discontinued that habit, but it's safe to say that I have not used a pen and paper to keep track of my blood sugar in... Read moreChevron
posted 05/14/2010, comments (0)|
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Caffeine's Effect on Blood Sugar

Since I was young, I have loved the taste of coffee. But diabetes has complicated what used to be the idea of a simple cup of Joe, as well as other beverages containing caffeine. While some people with diabetes don't notice any effects from caffeine, many others and I experience blood sugar spikes immediately after consuming caffeine. Caffeine is... Read moreChevron

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