Tag: real life

Ten years ago today, I was a newbie with diabetes having type 1 diabetes for just 3 short years and years away from the insulin pump I have today.  Fast forward to today, I’m not where I hoped to be with diabetes if you asked me back then.  I will get there.  I’m constantly thinking […]…………………………………………………………… I want to sincerely thank you for your continued support. This blog is better because of you. Check out Blogging Diabetes on Facebook and join the conversation! Ten Years Later – How’s Your Diabetes Changed? is a post from: Blogging Diabetes

Vitamin D For about 4 years now my doctor has been checking my vitamin D level and has me on supplementation to keep my level as close to optimal as possible.  For those that spend the majority of our day indoors, there is typically a vitamin D deficiency.  My doctor wants my level between his […]…………………………………………………………… I want to sincerely thank you for your continued support. This blog is better because of you. Check out Blogging Diabetes on Facebook and join the conversation! Playing Defense Against Diabetes is a post from: Blogging Diabetes

Last week, in preparation for Chris‘s (sites: ToBeSugarFree or JustTalkingPodcast) week off at the beach, we caught up live on Skype to record his podcast that went live yesterday.  In the podcast we talk about: Blogging Diabetes Me totally losing my thought My diagnosis Sponsorship on the blog Life as a husband and father with […]…………………………………………………………… I want to sincerely thank you for your continued support. This blog is better because of you. Check out Blogging Diabetes on Facebook and join the conversation! Interviewed by Chris from Just Talking Podcast is a post from: Blogging Diabetes

U2 360 Philly Last week I went to Philly to see the U2 show that was postponed from last July due to Bono’s back surgery.  This was my first time at Lincoln Financial field and all I could think about was the Patriots beating Philly in the Super Bowl 39.  I sure was glad I […]…………………………………………………………… I want to sincerely thank you for your continued support. This blog is better because of you. Check out Blogging Diabetes on Facebook and join the conversation! Diabetes with U2 is a post from: Blogging Diabetes

5 Years on a Pump This past January I hit my 5 year anniversary for being on an insulin pump.  Yes, there are advantages and disadvantages to being on an insulin pump, but I don’t want to get rid of mine anytime soon.  I’m starting to think about my next pump as mine is currently […]…………………………………………………………… I want to sincerely thank you for your continued support. This blog is better because of you. Check out Blogging Diabetes on Facebook and join the conversation! The Truth About Insulin Pump Comparisons is a post from: Blogging Diabetes

Five Different Diabetes Doctors Since being diagnosed with diabetes back in 1998, I have lived in 4 different cities in three different states.  So over the last 13 years I’ve had 5 different Endocrinologists to oversee my diabetes management.  When I’ve moved to a different area, I’ve typically looked for a doctor based on three […]…………………………………………………………… I want to sincerely thank you for your continued support. This blog is better because of you. Check out Blogging Diabetes on Facebook and join the conversation! 3 Resources to Find Out Secrets About Your Doctor is a post from: Blogging Diabetes

[source] Almost a month ago now, I wrote that I was a little disappointed in my first 90 days with P90x as it relates to my A1C.  I definitely saw results in my weight, body fat loss and all around health.  However, this is only half the battle, right?  Not only was my goal to […]…………………………………………………………… I want to sincerely thank you for your continued support. This blog is better because of you. Check out Blogging Diabetes on Facebook and join the conversation! More Exercise Doesn’t Always Mean A Lower A1c is a post from: Blogging Diabetes

[Source] The A1C Most people with diabetes or those that have a friend or family member with diabetes probably already knows that the A1C percentage is a measure of the average blood glucose over the last 2-3 months.  In the diabetes world, an A1c is the most prevalent measure of blood sugar control that most […]…………………………………………………………… I want to sincerely thank you for your continued support. This blog is better because of you. Check out Blogging Diabetes on Facebook and join the conversation! A1C: Some Key Facts You May Not Know is a post from: Blogging Diabetes

Magic Kingdom If you’ve never been to Disney’s Magic Kingdom, I highly recommend it.  Don’t have any children.  I STILL recommend it.  Children are all grown up and it’s been decades since you brought them there.  You guessed it, I still recommend going back.  I can honestly say it is truly a magical place.  Not […]…………………………………………………………… I want to sincerely thank you for your continued support. This blog is better because of you. Check out Blogging Diabetes on Facebook and join the conversation! How I Went to the Front of the Line and Made a Fool of Myself is a post from: Blogging Diabetes