March 23rd of 2007 marked the eighth year since I was diagnosed with diabetes. On March 23rd, however, I completely forgot! It came and went and I completely didn’t notice! I didn’t celebrate with a carb-free dinner or a bottle of diet soda. I think I spent that... Read more
It’s a touchy subject. And I’ve never been a parent, so I realize I can’t know what it’s like to have a diabetic child and constantly wish and hope you could make it easier for them. As the parent, I would imagine you probably want to do everything you can to help your child’s blood sugars be PERFECT, because you want them to be as... Read more
Just Scratch Your Belly For Perfect Blood Sugars?
During a flight to Virginia to visit my older brother, I found myself deep in conversation with the EMT sitting beside me. I asked... Read more
My dad has this phrase he says to anyone when they’re feeling stuck or complaining about one of life’s trickier circumstances.
“A.I.O.!” he exclaims. “A.I.O.!”
Adapt, Improvise &... Read more
Let me just get this out of the way first: Having diabetes as a college student is not nearly as hard as you think it might be…if you pay attention and accept the fact you are not like most college students. No, you cannot go out drinking every night and expect your blood sugars to be okay. No, you cannot stay up all night on caffeine and pizza... Read more
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