Living with diabetes is a full-time job. Raising a child with diabetes is… in its most accurate definition, “overtime without the overtime pay.” And working in diabetes care means helping people navigate a condition that never takes a day off. …
The Thanksgiving Edition: The Faces of Mount Glucosemore
Thanksgiving always makes me pause and take stock of what truly matters. Yes, life can be chaotic, unpredictable, and occasionally feel like an endurance sport, but the core things that count? My health, my family’s health, and the ability to …
Humor and Disability: When Is It Okay to Laugh?
Last week, while driving Owen to school, I needed a break, not from the morning chaos, but from the nonstop news cycle dominated by one particular individual (you know, the “greatest individual the world has ever seen”). So I switched …
Our Spaghetti-Night Scare
The evening started off normally enough. It was spaghetti night—also known as “let’s see how many carbs we can fit on one plate.” It’s one of the few meals where there are never leftovers. Peyton can eat through multiple plates …
Do You Advocate For Diabetes?
If you’re reading this blog, then you no doubt support diabetes-related causes, but support and advocacy are not the same. The difference isn’t desire; it’s action.
To support something means you agree with it. I support plenty of things. Some …