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Exercise + Diabetes = ?

Exercise + Diabetes = ?

As I write this blog post, I am furiously devouring white chocolate covered pretzels in order to bring myself up after a post-workout low. I was explaining to my roommate, Amanda, my frustrations when it comes to diabetes and exercise … Read more

The Highs and Lows of the Mountain to Valley Relay Race (M2V)

M2V 1

I was a total mess when I got home from the Mountain to Valley 215 kilometer,  (133.5 miles) off road, relay race (M2V) on Friday morning.  After 28 hours of driving, running eating on the go and sleeping very little, … Read more

Life on Insulin: Lots of Planning, Little Success

Life on Insulin: Lots of Planning, Little Success

Normal people do normal things without planning.  Eat.  Sleep.  Run.  Anytime.  Anywhere.  When you live on insulin, though, it’s a totally different story.  Spontaneity tends to lead to disaster.  So, I plan.  This should mean I’m safe, right?  But for … Read more

7 Not A Charm: Running the Milano City Marathon with Diabetes

7 Not A Charm: Running the Milano City Marathon with Diabetes

I have all the excuses possible for running a bad marathon  - diabetes, a cold, allergies and a screwed up training schedule thanks to the twice postponed Tel Aviv marathon – but all of that doesn’t make me feel much … Read more

The Highs And Lows Of Carb Loading With Diabetes The Day Before A Marathon

Milan City Marathon - Getting Ready

On Friday morning Jessica and I said goodbye to the kids and headed out for the airport on our way to Milan. I was on my way to run the Milan City Marathon and Jessica was on her way to … Read more

What to Eat When Traveling with Diabetes to Run a Marathon

What to Eat When Traveling with Diabetes to Run a Marathon

Traveling with diabetes is always a challenge, but traveling to run a marathon with diabetes is really challenging. In a way I feel like running the marathon itself is the easy part.  Getting there with my blood sugar in range, … Read more

Hotter than July at the Tel Aviv (Half) Marathon

Tel Aviv Half Marathon - Last Mile

Extreme heat and marathons are not a good combo.  So it was no surprise that the 2013 Tel Aviv marathon did not take place as scheduled on Friday.  As soon as the 96 degree marathon day weather forecast arrived last … Read more

Alone with My Blood Sugar

Alone with My Blood Sugar

I’m one week away from the Tel Aviv marathon and me and the guys from my running group are starting to get very nervous about our up coming event.  It’s not the distance we’re worried about (we’ve all run marathons … Read more

Diabetes Doubts as Marathon Approaches

Diabetes Doubts as Marathon Approaches

Tapering before a marathon brings with it a lot of doubt. I’ve done it six times before and each time I find myself doubting my ability, and feeling as if maybe I should have done more or maybe I did … Read more

A Marathon with Diabetes: Trying to Control the Unknown

A Marathon with Diabetes: Trying to Control the Unknown

The past few months have been hectic, and Adam has had a number of infections, which means he’s spent a lot time out of nursery school.  So while I do enjoy spending my days snuggling with Adam and watching Penguins … Read more

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