Category Archives: Cystic Fibrosis Related DiabetesOn Tuesday I started using a new blood glucose meter. I have been using a FreeStyle Flash for several years and absolutely loved it (quite ticked to hear they are no longer making the Flash). In fact a few weeks ago I found a new feature on it that made me fall deeper in love [...]
I am finding the hardest part of diabetes is ‘remembering’. I have to remember to check my blood glucose levels: when I wake up before every meal two hours after every meal before bed sometimes before driving sometimes before/after snacks sometimes at 3 am to make sure I am not sinking into oblivion every time [...]
Searching high and low on the net, it was very hard to find a medical id bracelet that really fit my personality. I finally found Lauren’s Hope and found something that fit my taste. I am fairly plain, but fairly girly, and wanted something kind of classic looking but not too attention grabbing and didn’t [...]
I am about to have my first insulin pump class tomorrow. i couldn’t be more excited!! But before I head off to pump land, I want to tell you about my latest discovery in insulin delivery, the insulin pen. When I was first diagnosed with diabetes seven years ago, I was given a pen, but [...]
I received a recipe from one of my favorite readers for Smoothies! YUM! As I may have mentioned before, I did a test (accidental as usual) when I was sick several months ago. I found out I felt awesome (a huge difference) the next morning if I ate a vegetarian dinner the night before. Realizing [...]
I thought I would post my letter here as part an educational tool about CFRD and as well a help to any one with CFRD that has insurance troubles getting an insulin pump or continuous glucose monitor system. I am hoping to follow this up with a CFRD dictionary to help explain some of the [...]
I think it is time for an update on the case of the un-insurance-covered insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor system. My doctor said we are finally ready to pursue my final appeal of insurance coverage for an insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor. It took a while to find and compile research studies since [...]
Come on people! Don’t make me do this all by myself! Let’s support each other in improving our health! (okay, I’m sorry, that is a little too cheery for a Monday morning, I agree). Today I start the first step of my new healthy “diet” or shall we say ‘lifestyle change’? This nutritional change is [...]
I had something strange happen to me the other day in clinic. I walked by some of the rooms on the way to mine and I saw Cystic Fibrosis patients with gray hair! I had NEVER ever seen that before! It was kind of a weird realization that I may get gray hair someday! It [...]
Today I feel like the Scarecrow in the Wizard of Oz just after Dorthy helps him down off of his watch-post. Dancing around with so little grace. “I am freeee!” I am so happy to be off the IVs and have that painful PICC line out. This weekend was so busy, I didn’t really have [...]
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