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
Sometimes, when blood sugars get out of whack, it can be pretty difficult to determine what's causing the problem. Diabetes is affected by so many variables: carbohydrates, fat, protein, exercise, illness, insulin activity. Then, you add the use of a delicate machine like an insulin pump, and you have to consider whether your insulin is still... Read more
Luckily, Sienna is a phenomenal sleeper. Lately, she's been sleeping 11-12 hours straight through the night! After a couple bouts of teething, we've been enjoying a wonderful string of good night's sleep. Last night, however, we fed Sienna something new with dinner. She had a few pieces of roasted zucchini. Apparently, the zucchini (in... Read more
Halloween is the most evil of holidays, is it not? I'm not even referring to the zombies, skeletons, bats, and monsters associated with Halloween. Nope, it's the barrage of candy that occurs each year, wrecking havoc on blood sugar control! It's not just the one day a year or only for trick-or-treaters that Halloween poses a problem. In my... Read more
This past Sunday was the San Diego Walk to Cure Diabetes! My family/business team raised over $1,500 to support research for a cure for type 1 diabetes. While I personally wasn't able to walk with my team due to an ankle injury sustained the day before, it was great to join the festivities and see all of the people dedicated to finding a cure... Read more
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