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…
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Scott – On His Bike a LOT This Spring!
I am riding 100 miles (!!) in the 2012 Tour de Cure ride for the ADA in June (June 2, 2012). I must be crazy. More than a few things have come together to make this happen, and I’m excited…
We All Need One – Friends and Flashlights
I was going to use “We All Need A Ginger” for my title, but I wasn’t sure how that would come across… In my case, I’m talking about Ginger Vieira, and there’s no substitute for her. But if you can’t…
Cherise for Shorty Award 2012!
I have had the pleasure of working with Cherise on a number of fun projects. But the biggest honor, by far, is working with her on DSMA (and in particular, DSMA Live) There is something very special about Cherise, and it…
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…
Overnight Basal Rate Testing
I had a hunch that I could use some fine-tuning. But overnight fasting basal rate testing sucks, so I kept putting it off. My doc finally convinced me to bite the bullet, and I’m actually very glad I did. The…
Mikey, Dan, and Scott, Live on KDWA.com!
Hoping you can join us for the pilot episode of “Diabetic Radio”, on KDWA.com (AM 1460 on the dial in the Twin Cities Metro Area (listen live)), Tuesday, January 17, at 11:05 AM. You guys remember Mikey, right? Mikey makes his…
Clipboard on a Lanyard?
Is there no good way to keep a logbook for diabetes? Am I over complicating things?
December Dawn Phenom – Insulindependence
I spent Sunday afternoon sweating it out with the local Insulindependence regional group. Insulindependence is all about helping people, of all ages and fitness levels, be active with diabetes. It’s a great mission! Would your life with diabetes be different…
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.…
Camp Sweet Life – Diabetes Camp in Southern Minnesota
Last weekend I bumped into an old friend. I don’t even know how to properly convey the gratitude I have for Dr. Robert Larson. He is the pediatric endocrinologist that took care of me and my diabetes for nearly twenty…
JDRF “Reach And Teach U” Event
Last weekend I attended a JDRF event called “Reach and Teach U” held in Bloomington, MN (one of the Twin Cities nearby suburbs) near the Mall of America. This was the third annual event, but it was the first I…
Believe, Adelaide, and Coincedences
I do not believe in coincidences. I have long believed that there are no such thing as coincidences, and as my young faith in Christ grows, that belief grows along with it. I received an e-mail at close to 11:00…
Charlie Kimball: Giving Back
I am Charlie’s number two fan (right behind Kerri). He’s a good guy, and so down to earth. When I heard about all of the things he had planned to mark the 4th anniversary of his type 1 diabetes diagnosis,…
Scott & Type 1 University!
It’s no secret that I am a big fan of Gary Scheiner’s work, especially “Think Like a Pancreas“, one of my favorite and highly recommended diabetes books (new version coming out in two weeks). I’ve also written a couple of…
Dawn Phenom Minnesota Style
Insulindependence is a group of incredibly inspirational athletes living with diabetes who are on a mission to get people living with diabetes active. I know what you’re thinking. You are thinking that you are not an athlete, you are not…
Diabetes Help in Arlington, VA
Some stories need to be told. This story is one that way too many people are dealing with. Elizabeth was fortunate to find a group that could help her, and her story is a great example of why living with…
Your Input? Please?
Please head on over to Kerri’s blog and help us shape Friends for Life 2012. Thanks!
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…
ADA Expo 2011 & D-Meetups
The 2011 ADA Expo came through Minneapolis a couple of weekends ago. Unfortunately, not much changes with the vendors from year to year. Diabetes is a slow business, ya know? But when I heard that Mari Ruddy would be there,…