Traveling with Diabetes Sucks Because…

What goes up….usually comes DOWN [read on…] Baltimore Airport Last week was my first air travel since all the new security measure were put into place as the family and I went to Disney for a week.  As I went through security with my 5 year old and 2 year old the only thing they […]…………………………………………………………… 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! Traveling with Diabetes Sucks Because… is a post from: Blogging Diabetes

IV Prep Pad Substitute

IV Prep Recall Back in March, I relayed important information about the IV Prep recall by Smith & Nephew.  I had been using the pads for the last 5 years since being on an insulin pump without issue.  I really liked them because not only did they disinfect the skin, but they also added tackiness/adhesive […]…………………………………………………………… 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! IV Prep Pad Substitute is a post from: Blogging Diabetes

Extreme Workout Update

Happy Cinco De Mayo! P90x Update Recommended pre reading: Blogging Diabetes P90x Right around the New Year, I created a separate page here for P90x, which you can see by clicking here.  I started the extreme home fitness program about a week before Christmas.  I won’t go into the whole explanation of the workouts because […]…………………………………………………………… 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! Extreme Workout Update is a post from: Blogging Diabetes

Don’t Wait As Long As Me To Double Up

OneTouch UltraLink x2 Call me lazy, but I needed to have a second OneTouch UltraLink.  The benefit this meter has is that it communicates via wireless to my Medtronic Pump (715).  This is key because I use my pump to upload data to Medtronic’s CareLink site for reporting to my doctor and my own analysis. […]…………………………………………………………… 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! Don’t Wait As Long As Me To Double Up is a post from: Blogging Diabetes

Opposite of a Diabetes Sick Day

Illness(es) The last 5 weeks have been as close to what I imagine hell to really be like.  I exaggerate, but probably not by much.  As of late yesterday, my youngest daughter was fever free for the first time since around March 22.  Seriously.  The past 5 weeks have looked like this: Stomach virus went […]…………………………………………………………… 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! Opposite of a Diabetes Sick Day is a post from: Blogging Diabetes

Don’t Throw Out Your Glucagon Just Yet

Expired Glucagon I had a second thought that was probably a no-brainer to you, but didn’t occur to me until after I posted last week about the Glucagon.  My Earth shattering idea is that since the Glucagon expires after only a year or so, chances are you dispose of them often.  Here’s a novel idea.  […]…………………………………………………………… 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! Don’t Throw Out Your Glucagon Just Yet is a post from: Blogging Diabetes

Don’t Be An Idiot Like Me – Glucagon

Don’t Be Like Me Yesterday I went to my doctor for my regular diabetes check up and A1c test.  I made it a goal a week or so ago to get a new prescription for Glucagon.  Why?  Because the address of the pharmacy on the kit I have is from Richmond, VA where I use […]…………………………………………………………… 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! Don’t Be An Idiot Like Me – Glucagon is a post from: Blogging Diabetes

The New Website (Project) Is Finally Live – ECSF

I’ve hinted about this new project that I’ve been working on with a good friend for a few weeks now.  Actually, the website and idea have been in the works for almost 6 months.  My good friend, Chris, and I have been working on a website that is focused on: Clean Eating (Organic & Whole […]…………………………………………………………… 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 New Website (Project) Is Finally Live – ECSF is a post from: Blogging Diabetes

Top Resource for Living with Diabetes

Website: Diabetic Living Online Editor: Kelly Rawlings Twitter: @KellyRawlings On Facebook While I was doing my weekly shopping I picked up this magazine because it caught my eye.  I thumbed through the first few pages and found the editorial page listing Kelly Rawlings as the Editor.  How cool is that, I actually know Kelly from […]…………………………………………………………… 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! Top Resource for Living with Diabetes is a post from: Blogging Diabetes

What My 5-Year-Old Taught Me About Diabetes

Recently, I posted a tweet on twitter about the situation that happened with my daughter.  My oldest daughter turned 5 a month and a half ago and was asking all kinds of interesting questions as her knowledge of the world expands.  I often look at her with envy because she doesn’t have a clue about […]…………………………………………………………… 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! What My 5-Year-Old Taught Me About Diabetes is a post from: Blogging Diabetes

Exclusive Look Into My Gym – MTV Cribs Style

For a long time now I’ve talked about my gym and what helps keep me in shape.  I’ve been hitting the exercising pretty hard the last few months and hope for my best ever A1c in April.  The video below is a quick look into where I workout and the equipment I use, including TRX, […]…………………………………………………………… 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! Exclusive Look Into My Gym – MTV Cribs Style is a post from: Blogging Diabetes