Diabetes Connections – Friends for Life

This week I’m double dipping. I’m attending the annual Children with Diabetes Friends For Life Conference and I’m also making that the subject of the latest episode of Diabetes Connections. #CWDFFL is the largest family diabetes gathering in the world. It’s unlike any other conference I know. On the podcast, you’ll hear from Laura Billetdeaux, VP…

Diabetes Connections – Camp!

This week’s episode is all about camp. Mostly diabetes camp, but a little bit about “regular camp” as well. I spent almost all of my childhood summers away; camp was independence and fun and a chance to find out who I was, away from my parents and school friends. I’m so happy and grateful that…

Clean It Out – #dblogweek

Yesterday we kept stuff in, so today let’s clear stuff out.  What is in your diabetic closet that needs to be cleaned out?  This can be an actual physical belonging, or it can be something you’re mentally or emotionally hanging on to.  Why are you keeping it and why do you need to get rid…

Day of Diabetes

My #dayofdiabetes was pretty typical. Which makes me laugh a bit. If you had told me before type 1 diabetes that I’d think this was a normal day… Some highlights: 4:30am B woke me up "my Dex came out & I feel low." BG 140 (and I think he pulled out the CGM, said it…

Fact Check: New York Times

When I saw this weekend’s New York Times article, “Even small medical advances can mean big jumps in bills,” I thought, “Hey, that’s us!”  My son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes more than 7 years ago and I’m still shocked at how much our supplies cost, even with health insurance.  How disappointing to read…