Time sure does fly by; it's been 5 months since I switched from pumping back to MDI. Wow. During the indulgent holiday season, I had a few moments where I missed the ease of being able to cover a big meal with my insulin pump. However, I kept looking forward to the start of the New Year so I could put my new eating plan into... Read more
I didn't realize how timely my recent dilated eye exam was until I read the HealthCentral article regarding November, as Diabetes Awareness Month, being an appropriate time to get the annual check-up. For me, my wedding anniversary just so happened to mark the time to have my optical health checked.
My husband and I have had annual... Read more
Last Sunday night I had a diabetes episode that left me feeling cranky and exhausted on Monday morning. It was a completely self-induced event, which just heaps guilt onto an already icky experience. Here's what happened:
The kids were asleep and I was settling into the couch to watch some TV with my husband. My blood sugar was... Read more
It's been nearly a month since I took off my pump and as of now, I don't expect to put it back on anytime soon. Here are some of the positive things I've encountered since making the switch:
1. Eating Healthier and Less
One of the commonly cited advantages of pumping is that you can "eat what you want." In choosing not to... Read more
One of the ideas I'd been mulling over in the weeks leading up to my endocrinologist appointment was taking a pump vacation. I'd experienced several frustrating pump site malfunctions (the cannula kept kinking during insertion) that left me with stubbornly high blood sugars for hours. It was maddening to have poor blood sugar control... Read more
