Growing up with type 1 diabetes, one of the sticking points (pun intended!) was always that it couldn’t be managed with oral medication. Nope– “Shots, shots, shots!” it was, and not in a fun, drinky way. And then in 2005, … Read more
In case you didn’t see the little comment post I made after I finished the race last weekend, here’s the news: I finished the race! A few of the crew from the JDRF NW Tri Club… with medals! I fulfilled … Read more
There’s only one way to say it, folks: I’m nervous. I am now one week away from the Black Diamond sprint triathlon and I’m nervous. I’m very excited, of course, but excitement is a familiar emotion for me. I think … Read more
Every person I have met who has diabetes has a diagnosis story. And every person I have met who has diabetes has vivid memories of this incident. Since I was recently diagnosed and am just entering the diabetes community, I … Read more
During the three days I spent in Washington, D.C., I had a small taste of the challenges I’ll have to deal with when I’m much farther away from home–as much of a taste as it’s possible to have in a nice hotel with a very helpful staff. Read more
Ultimately, no one should assume that any type of diabetic deserves the blame for their disease. But this fact isn’t widely understood by our society. The only way to counteract the stigmatization of diabetics is not to hide the fact that you have diabetes, but instead to openly correct misconceptions whenever you encounter them. Read more
Two months ago, I hopped into my car, feeling fine, drove an hour down to San Antonio, confidently walked into the research center, and had a fasting blood sugar level of 263… Read more
Vitamin D’s influence on type 1 diabetes is thought to be related to the vitamin’s ability to suppress autoimmune responses… Read more
As someone who is diabetic and on a gluten-free diet, living in a foreign country for a year will present a whole new set of challenges. Read more
Once Eva had tried the “homemade” insulin herself and was sure it worked, the Saxls made more insulin–enough to supply all of the diabetics in the Shanghai ghetto. Read more
