Steroids and Type 1 diabetes
This fall I was the sickest I’ve been as an adult. I got a wicked viral illness that turned into pneumonia which took two antibiotics to squash and I was…
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Tips for staying at an All-Inclusive (Diabetes and Otherwise)
After getting back from our All-Inclusive in Jamaica, I realize there are some things I wish I knew or planned better. So let me share my newly found wisdom with…
Hypo Hangovers
I feel so hungover today. And I didn’t even drink anything. Let me explain. I’m experiencing a “hypo hangover,” or hangover symptoms from a severely low blood sugar.
How to get around when you travel
Once you arrive at your destination, you’re going to have to make your way to your hotel, but what’s the best way to get there? And what’s the best way…
5 Adventurous Things to do in Kauai
1. Go Ziplining We booked the “Zip and Dip” tour through Princeville Ranch and we did not regret it! Princeville Ranch is a 2500 acre cattle ranch on Kauai. They…
Pools, pump sites and paddle boarding: how to diabetes in the summer
Summer is basically my spirit animal. Arizona gets a bad rep for it’s 120+ degree summers, but it’s the best time of the year to be in the water! Swimming,…
Don’t be so hard on yourself
Here’s a little reminder that if you have a bad blood sugar or bad day of blood sugars, it doesn’t make you a bad diabetic. I’m having a rough couple…
Traveling: to pump or not to pump?
I’ve been on an insulin pump for about 18 years. With the exception of a few months of “pump breaks,” or defaulting to MDI (multiple daily injections), I typically use…
Best Tips for Bolusing Abroad
Okay, I’m by no means an expert at this. But I do have some experience under my belt to give a few tips that might help you out. We all…
How to train your Diabetes Alert Dog
Dogs are AMAZING. Their sense of smell is crazy and their love for people and desire to please their person is incredible. I trained Winston, my aussie-doodle (australian shepherd +…