The Lilly Atmosphere
The statue in the front lobby was one of the first things I saw when I walked in the door. And more than just a token representation of what Lilly is all about, it was the first of endless reminders…
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I Punched Scott Strange
Did I ever tell you guys about the time I punched Scott Strange? It was more of a sharp elbow jab, and it hit him just below the shoulder. He didn’t see it coming, and it surprised the heck out…
Pedaling in my Sleep: 102-Mile Ride
One week ago today I rode my bicycle for 102 miles. I still can’t believe I did it. I trained for 18 weeks with TeamWILD. Each week of training brought hours and hours on the bike. I pedaled inside, I…
D-Blog Week: One Thing to Improve
Third Annual Diabetes Blog Week! The assignment for today is to talk about one thing we could improve on in our diabetes management. I didn’t have to think much if at all, about what that thing would be for me. Carb…
28% Interested (a.k.a. Distracted!)
I recently had a dream that I was attending the ‘Design of Medical Devices‘ conference at the University of Minnesota. I had no idea such a thing existed until somebody signed me up to their mailing list. I was hoping…
Forgot My Shorts…
With diabetes, preparing for any exercise or activity is never as simple as it should be. 10:30 AM – I actually remembered to start my temporary basal rate adjustment 10:45 AM – Blood sugar is 95 mg/dl with some insulin…
One Does Not Simply…
Have you guys seen the Boromir Meme? I always chuckle when I see it. According to Know Your Meme: The phrase “One does not simply walk into Mordor” (no comma needed) originates from a Council of Elrond scene in Peter…
Clipboard on a Lanyard?
Is there no good way to keep a logbook for diabetes? Am I over complicating things?
Lane Desborough – Chemical Engineering and Diabetes?
I met Lane at the Medtronic Diabetes Advocate Forum last Spring. He made quite an impression on me. Have you ever met a person who is so smart that they exude inspiration? That’s Lane Desborough, Product Strategist at Medtronic Diabetes.…
Diabetes Is Intense – Lisa Finander
Lisa Finander was the guest speaker at the last ‘Adults With Type One‘ group. This was the second time I’ve heard Lisa present, and it was every bit as great as I remembered. She has lived with type 1 diabetes…