I’ve had very similar experiences twice in the last few nights, so hopefully I’ve learned my lesson. Here’s what happened: on both occasions, I tested my blood right before getting the kids to bed (a bit late now that it’s summer and light out so long!) around 8:30 p.m. My blood sugar was on the higher end: 198... Read more
One of the most frustrating aspects of living with diabetes is the endless list of external variables that can impact my blood sugar. The mental checklist to consider before bolusing or eating is prohibitively long: recent exercise, future activity, illness, menstrual cycle timing, past meals, future meal, insulin efficiency, test... Read more
I recently recapped a presentation I attended on the artificial pancreas technology, provided by my local chapter of the JDRF. While the content was interesting and the speakers passionately engaging, I found myself reflecting as much on the interpersonal connections I made with fellow attendees as I did the official presentation. ... Read more
Last week I was fortunate to attend a JDRF luncheon entitled, “Advancing Progress” with Tom Brobson, Director of Major Donor Relations as the keynote speaker. The topic was his experience trialing the artificial pancreas technology as it has developed over the past six years.
I’ve been involved with my local... Read more
Today I experienced one of those all too familiar exchanges that fellow adults with T1D can relate to: explaining our type of diabetes to uneducated folks that think they know what disease we have and how it can best be treated.
When I mentioned my “type 1 / juvenile” diabetes today, I was met with a sympathetic glance... Read more
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