When I was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 13, the nutritionist introduced me to the idea of a bedtime snack. Previously, dinner was always the last thing I ate before bed. My parents and I were instructed that I needed a snack with both carbohydrates and protein at bedtime. I remember that a turkey sandwich was specifically... Read more
Last week I got to stay home from work for three days and play with my sweet little daughter! It was a wonderful break from my busy workweek routine. However, one good thing about my regular routine is that I eat a regimented diet that keeps my blood sugars level. On the weekends I go with a plan of "management indulgence" where I eat more... Read more
Each year, thousands of people participate in several dozen walks around the country in an effort to raise money to cure type 1 diabetes. The annual JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes has been part of my life for the last few years. Last year I was seven months pregnant and walked with my husband and mom. We called our family team, "Baby Bonilla" in... Read more
When you have an infant, you can never completely count on a good night's sleep. We've been blessed with a pretty terrific little sleeper. She'll often sleep through the night, for 12 hours straight! However, she also has bouts of teething that interrupt her sleep for several days in a row. We're in the middle of a teething episode now. Those... Read more
This month will mark my two year anniversary of pumping insulin.
Living with this little object all day, everyday has been a unique, intimate experience that's yielded a high degree of familiarity and understanding in a relatively short amount of time. In honor of the pump and my anniversary, I'd like to share some of my insights, tips,... Read more
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