Have a Plan and Keep the Supplies well stocked!
Keep the sick day supplies available! Our sick day supplies had seriously dwindled because (thankfully) Josh had been healthy for over a year. I’d raided the juice, life savers, sugar free and non-sugar free pops, and soda. Big mistake.
The stomach flu arrived at our house at 3 a.m. and Josh... Read more
We made it through the holiday season with all the extra sugary sweets at holiday parties and school events. The parties that I new of in advance were much easier to plan for than the unannounced snacks that often appeared in my son’s class. I don’t want to come off sounding like the Grinch, but why must a parent bring in candy when they... Read more
Christmas was easier this year for our eight year old son (and for my husband and me). Josh’s insulin pump allowed him to eat when and what he wanted and the bolus wizard prevented us from stacking his insulin and giving too much. He was able to tear into the gifts before he “had to” eat breakfast. Checking blood sugars, carb counting... Read more
Go Adam Morrison! NBA Charlotte Bobcats rookie player Adam Morrison put up a career-high 30 points against the Pacers New Year's Weekend. That’s a great night for any rookie. I’m particularly pleased to see the sports pages focusing only on his athletic prowess and accomplishments. Really who cares that he has Type 1 diabetes when he’s... Read more
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