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Supaaar Staaaar!!

While I was at work today my wonderful BF stopped by the bookstore because I got rumor that the December issue of Diabetes Forecast was on the stands…. Here it is!  I even was honored with a background pic on the index page!!  LOOKIE!! IT’S MEEEEEEE!!!!

I appologise for the cruddy formatting of my blog. I [...]

World Diabetes Day

Go hug all of your diabetes friends today!

My Blackberry

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 [...]

The evil high fructose corn syrup

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 [...]

My insulin pump

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 [...]

Gaining control

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 [...]

Checking in

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 [...]

“Normal” blood glucose levels

I think this will be very helpful for those who suspect they may have diabetes.  I stole it from my Continuous Glucose Monitor class:
Target values from the American Diabetes Association (ADA)/American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE)
Fasting/before-meal glucose: 90 mg/dL to 130 mg/dL (5.0 mmol/L to 7.2 mmol/L) (ADA);
<110 mg/dL (6.1 mmol/L) [...]

It is about time!

Yesterday I had an awesome doctor’s visit.  My lungs are in decent shape (any time there is no decline it is awesome news!), my blood sugars look great (I owe it to my new insulin pump), I found out my insurance paid their part of my continuous glucose monitor……  wait… what???? Yep! I noticed online [...]

What a load of $#!t!

Hmmmmm…. so after 6 months of fighting, and FINALLY winning “approval” for my continuous glucose monitor from GreatWest health insurance, they are refusing to pay! What the #3!!?!
I have no idea except to call a lawyer about this one. How on earth can they approve the device, agree it is medically necessary, but [...]