With thanks to Abbott Global for providing a complimentary FreeStyle Libre, my sensor provided accuracy, and the full 10 days of sensor life that it promises to provide to those of us living with diabetes. The results have truly been remarkable. [Read more...]
Hypoglycemia- How Does it Make You Feel?
December 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
What does hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) really feel like?
Most parents have no problem interpreting if a blood sugar is low, but can they discipline when their child is hypoglycemic? It is a frequently asked question and talked about topic amongst parents.
Parents, teachers, and care providers for kids with type 1 diabetes are often left to interpret behaviors. Is this child misbehaving purposefully or is this a “Houston, we’ve got a problem” moment? Perhaps this witty child is testing me and using their diabetes as an excuse? Type 1 diabetes management in a child is simply tricky business.
Every child is unique, therefore parenting is molded to the needs of each individual. Parents of kids with type 1 diabetes are always sorting through potential diabetes factors, it’s a continuous cycle of what if’s. I can guarantee there isn’t a parent out there who hasn’t disciplined their child’s behaviors only to figure out they had low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). You don’t have to be a type 1 diabetes rookie to have it happen to you. With good intentions, you can relieve yourself of the mental muck that comes along with that… [Read more...]
Diabetes and Exercise, Your Arsenal For Safety
November 7, 2012 By 3 Comments
Diabetes and Exercise should go hand in hand for ultimate disease management. It may be a challenge at first, but with time you will have all of the wrinkles ironed out and enjoy the unfathomable benefits of exercise.
I have mentioned in “Type 1 Diabetes Management by an Exercise Freak” that I am very fond of exercising. I truly cannot imagine a better way to manage diabetes than through exercise and of course a healthy diet. [Read more...]
Type 1 Diabetes Bag for School
March 28, 2012 By 2 Comments
Having all of the type 1 diabetes essentials in one place usually equates to a “diabetes bag” for most families. It may vary in size, 
shape and structure but this is what works best for us.
We have always been able to find an over the shoulder bag that fits everything nicely. My daughter likes these bags because they are fairly small and easy to wear. She will grab it for walks, recess, PE, field trips, swim team, etc. -throw it over her shoulder and take off. [Read more...]
Insulet Integrates One Touch into Omnipod (R) Insulin Pump
February 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Insulet, the makers of OmniPod insulin pumps announced they are integrating One Touch 
into their newest line of PDM’s (Personal Diabetes Manager), the glucometer and brain of the tubeless pump system.
The news has created a hub-bub online with those attached to the Freestyle test strips they have been using with the current system.
Insulet has been touting this newer smaller pump for some time now. FDA holdups have been lengthy to say the least, perhaps we will see it hit the market soon?
See more on the story by reading this press release posted by Marketwatch of the Wall Street Journal on Jan 15, 2012.
