One of my on-going diabetes management struggles is remembering to change my infusion set on a regular basis. Many people who've lived with diabetes for any length of time will likely admit to changing their lancet in their finger-pricking device about as often as we change the battery in our smoke detectors! There are some aspects of... Read more
I am one of many, many people who are transplants living in San Diego. Only a fraction of the people I've met in this city were actually born and raised here. San Diego is a wonderful place to live, and thousands of people have moved here from all over the country (I reason that this is why there are so many bad drivers - everyone is used to... Read more
Alcohol is a tricky thing if you have diabetes. With the holidays and all of the associated parties just around the corner, it seems like a good time for a reminder about how to handle drinking when you're diabetic. Actually, my office has its annual "holiday" party in mid-November each year. Rather than try to compete with the other local... Read more
For the first time, I'm really noticing the effect of stress on my blood sugar control. This has been Sienna's first week of daycare, and we're both adjusting to the new situation. From what I've been told, it's perfectly normal for babies to have a difficult time when they first start daycare. Plus, Sienna is at the prime age for separation... Read more
This weekend I decided to go for a jog. I've been out for one short run since Sienna was born, and was feeling like getting back into running. Saturday, around 5:00 p.m., I headed out. I wasn't running fast, of course, but I felt great! It's amazing how running form and breathing patterns stick with you, even after a nearly two year absence... Read more
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