After five years of Annie’s diabetes, we’re trying something for the first time: a vacation in a truly remote location. When she was first diagnosed, I thought we’d never be able to go on vacation again, much less to a place like this. We’re in western Colorado, in a small town called Crawford, at a dude ranch for the week. You fly... Read more
We flew last weekend , 48 hours after the first set of restrictions had been placed on air travelers. I promised to let you know how that went, and here’s the answer: it was no big deal. I had checked everything except for one small carryon for the children and myself, containing books, my wallet, and the diabetes bag. I thought I’d beat... Read more
As part of my continuing effort to highlight sports heroes with Type I diabetes, meet Scott Verplank – professional golfer, father of three, and an athlete who is living well with Type I diabetes. Verplank is often on the road for weeks at a time, playing in PGA events, eating airplane and hotel food, and playing for hours a day out in the... Read more
My husband and I have often wondered what will happen when our 11 year-old daughter leaves for college – not just the usual worries about boys, stress, grades, beer, you name it – but about her diabetes care and specifically, her health insurance. Should she switch to a new practice near college, or come home for treatment every three months?... Read more
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