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Monthly Archives: September 2008

My Blackberry

September 14, 2008 – 7:35 am

How on earth did a Crackberry help me in gaining control of my diabetes?  Yea it sounds strange, but I was always out of luck when I was out and about and I was hungry.  I admit I have a horrible memory and am horrible with remembering how many carbs are in foods but now [...]

By Salty | Posted in Challenges, Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes, diabetes | Comments (0)

The evil high fructose corn syrup

September 13, 2008 – 7:23 am

Before I moved in with mom I had nearly eliminated high fructose corn syrup from my diet at the suggestion of my doctor.  At first I didn’t believe that it would make me feel better, but I am sure that was just my resistance to change and convenience.  This is difficult to do, but it [...]

By Salty | Posted in Challenges, Cystic Fibrosis, Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes, Nutrition | Comments (0)

My insulin pump

September 12, 2008 – 7:02 am

This tool is priceless for people (with CFRD) with the crazy nutritional needs of CF.  When I sit down to eat, I never know how much I will eat because my tummy is so moody.  I can bolus a conservative amount of insulin at the beginning of the meal and if I happen to eat [...]

By Salty | Posted in Challenges, Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes, continuous glucose monitor, diabetes, insulin pump | Comments (0)

Gaining control

September 11, 2008 – 6:41 am

Thanks everyone who pitched in and helped me purchase my insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor.  I, for the very first time since being diagnosed with CF related diabetes, have my blood glucose levels under control!!!  What this means is I am at a much much reduced risk of the complications of diabetes such as [...]

By Salty | Posted in Challenges, Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes, diabetes, insulin pump | Comments (1)

Checking in

September 10, 2008 – 4:41 pm

Well, it has been quite a while since I have posted.  Here I thought I would have all the time in the world while I was unemployed to work on my blog, but I was soooo wrong! 
This coming Monday I will be starting my new job, working with pulmonary research data at a [...]

By Salty | Posted in Challenges, Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes, Life in General | Comments (1)