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Kelsey Bonilla

posted 11/17/2009, comments (4)

Not the News I Was Hoping to Share

While this story has nothing to do with my diabetes, I'd like to share my experience in the hope that it will shed light on this extremely common circumstance. First, let me explain what happened and then I'll share my thoughts and feelings. In early October I saw a positive pregnancy test and immediately called my doctor to set up... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/13/2009, comments (0)

Diabetic Pregnancy: Then and Now

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 Chevron

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posted 07/27/2009, comments (4)

Making a Decision on a CGMS

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 Chevron

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posted 07/21/2009, comments (3)

Diabetic Pregnancy the Second Time Around

As I prepare my body for a second pregnancy, I'm constantly struck by how different this pregnancy will be from my first. While pregnant with Sienna, my attention was nearly always focused on my blood sugar. Other than the regular activities of life, I thought about my blood sugar control all the time! Maintaining tight control... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/27/2009, comments (2)

Starting the Pregnancy Journey Again

There's nothing typical about having a baby with you have diabetes, and the abnormalities start right at the beginning. When I casually mentioned to friends and co-workers that I had my "preconception consultation" appointment last week, I saw many blank faces. "A what?" they'd ask. "An appointment with my... Read more Chevron

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