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Diabetes Camp—My Why
That seems crazy, right? How could a lifetime of managing a chronic illness be leveled out by a few weeks spent in the woods, sleeping on bunk beds, and making friendship bracelets?
My Mental Health Balancing Act with Type 1 Diabetes
Don’t be so hard on yourself. Dealing with any disease takes a toll on our sanity, and understandably so. I try not to judge my emotions as they arise. Breathe, acknowledge them, and then exhale.
Swimming On Insulin
A few weeks ago I wrote a letter called “Dear Diabetes.” An incredibly positive response followed that story and lots of people asked about my diabetes management during practices and meets. Hopef...
Elle and Coach—How a Diabetic Alert Dog Changed my Daughter’s Life
Sure, Elle and Coach get occasional stares but mostly this dog is a safety net, a friend magnet and an invaluable conversation starter. Coach takes Elle’s struggle out of the shadows and allows her ...
Dear Diabetes
We haven't been friends for long — if you can even call it a friendship. It's been 5 years, 41 days, and 23 hours since we met. Sometimes I hate you, well, most of the time I hate you, and...
Let’s Talk About Sex
Between the lows and highs of daily life, there's a natural high of sex that can bring us alarmingly low if we aren't careful. There's also the issue of devices — where to put them, h...
Transforming a “Curse” into a Community—Diabetes Camp
Statements like “How did you get them to do that?" or "I’ve been begging them for months to try that and they refuse” are commonly heard at every session. The answer is simple: camp in...
The History of Type 1: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going
Testing our blood glucose levels is integral to our diabetes management, and has become second nature to most of us in our daily routines. However, owning a blood sugar meter was not always a luxury f...
Killing Myself Slowly and My Decision to Live
It’s tedious, annoying, and frustrating, but I was done feeling sorry for myself. Sometimes I cannot explain why I take all of my medicine correctly and my body still does not cooperate, but I’m l...
Switching to a Pump and CGM — A T1D’s Feedback
After three years of balancing my glucose levels through the pre-filled Novolog and Lantis pens & numerous finger stick checks throughout the day, I was ready for change
Buzzing Bella
Bella calls bolusing “buzzing” because her insulin pump vibrates after each bolus has been delivered. This means she will say things like, “Can you buzz me for this cookie?”
My New T1D Outlook
Adjusting to T1D was difficult physically, emotionally and mentally. I was on a track to get my master’s degree at the age of 22 and launch a successful career all while accomplishing my sought-afte...
Single, Diabetic + Looking for Love
Just keep in my mind (when you're old enough to have sexual relations) that everyone and I mean everyone, will be curious. The number one question: "What the **** do you do with your pump?&...
Romance my Pancreas, or Its Lack of Functioning
There is nothing romantic or dreamy about having to inject oneself with insulin, often, four times a day. It is not exactly sexy to roll up your shirt, and stick your belly with a needle, or roll down...
Riding On Insulin – Tips for Skiing and Snowboarding with T1D
ROI puts on ski and snowboard camps for kids with T1D (and their siblings) across America, Canada and even New Zealand.
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