up home page bottom

French German version Spanish version Italian version

headermask image

header image

Latest scoop on the pump

April 29, 2008 – 7:33 am

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 [...]

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

It’s so good to be free!

April 22, 2008 – 12:35 pm

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, [...]

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

Impared digestion affect on insulin and hypoglycemia

February 1, 2008 – 12:55 pm

I have been asked:
Does the impaired digestion of cystic fibrosis make it more difficult to take insulin appropriate to your meals? Does it make it difficult to treat hypoglycemia?
I have pondered how to answer this question for quite a while. I am not 100% sure how to answer it. I take insulin shots [...]

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

2007 Year In Review – June

January 2, 2008 – 10:19 pm

Concentrating on my career was the focus of this month. Lots of training courses. Seems like this year was all about learning! Met a couple new men as well. Unfortunately, I was looking to relax and have fun, but most of them were looking to get married and didn’t care to [...]

By Salty | Posted in Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes, Dating, Year In Review | Comments (0)