Having had a healthy baby and pregnancy while managing type 1 diabetes is one of my greatest sources of personal satisfaction. This exercise of discipline and determination has provided me a sense of confidence that I can handle many of life's other challenges.
That being said, I recently became extremely humbled by learning of the... Read more
I don't know if this is a common opinion, but I am truly impressed by the power of basal insulin. Even though, for me, the hourly rate of basal insulin is pretty low (between .40 and .70 units per hour) the adjustment of this rate can have a dramatic impact on my blood sugar control.
Several weeks ago I started tweaking my... Read more
I've found that one of most liberating actions is changing your mind. To that end, I've decided to give continuous glucose monitoring a try.
Since my recent post outlined the reasoning for avoiding CGMS for the time being, I'm sure most readers will be confused by my sudden change of heart. However, if I'm completely honest,... Read more
Today is the 16th anniversary of my diabetes diagnosis. Although each July 27 marks another year that I've lived with diabetes, what does it mean to acknowledge a "diabetes anniversary"?
Anniversaries are commonly acknowledged as significant dates among people with type 1 diabetes, I'm not sure if this practice is... Read more
As my second pregnancy draws near, I'm still struggling with the decision whether to use a continuous glucose monitoring system (CGMS). These systems have helped countless diabetics manage their blood sugar and they have become more reliable and accurate as the second generation models enter the market.
The overachieving, type-A... Read more
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