T1D
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Hydrocolloid Bandages for Dexcom Irritation
We have tried various solutions to reduce Rob's reaction to the adhesive. Our favorite is definitely the use of hydrocolloid bandages.
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Running gear for those living with Diabetes
During our training for the Athens Marathon, Rob and I found a few running gear favorites that helped us maintain good blood sugar management and piece of mind. Diabetes isn’t easy, but neither…
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Heat, diabetes & marathon training – oh my!
These weeks of marathon training are passing so quickly now. With only 16 weeks left to train until the Athens Marathon, we’re not losing steam. In fact, the training is starting to become…
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How to balance fitness & diabetes
Being fit isn't easy. Living with diabetes isn't easy. Being fit and diabetic REALLY isn't easy but... it's possible. These are 5 Tips my husband and I shared in a webinar to help…
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My Decision for Insulin Pump Therapy
30 Years of Diabetes – Part 4: I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at age 7 so daily insulin injections and nutritional management were my therapy. The years went by and my…
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Type 1 Diabetes and Adolescence
My 30 Years of Diabetes – Part 3: Throughout my adolescence, diabetes and I had a love-hate relationship. There were times when everything went well and my blood sugars were perfect and predictable and then there were the rough…
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Low Blood Sugar Memories
My 30 Years of Diabetes – Part 2: I’ve seen so many advances in the last 30 years of diabetes. We’ve come so far in such a short while. I mean, It’s been less…
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Looking Back – 30 Years of T1 Diabetes
My 30 Years of Diabetes – Part 1: I sit here at my kitchen table, reflecting on my last 30 years of life with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Thirty years ago today, I received my…
