I woke up a few minutes before my alarm, and for a fleeting moment, everything felt right in the world. I stretched in bed, smiled at the peace, and thought, How lucky am I to have a few …
Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”: Not So Beautiful for Those with T1D
Writing something political on my blog could be a recipe for disaster. The internet’s full of people itching to pounce on a post they don’t like—especially under the cloak of anonymity. But honestly? I’m still figuring out …
Barbie’s Got a Pump—and the Avengers Have a T1D Sidekick: Why Representation Matters
Let’s be honest: for most of my life with type 1 diabetes—diagnosed at age 7—it was invisible in toys, games, and pop culture. Now, as a dad to a 10-year-old son who also has T1D, I see …
For All Parents Who Exercise at Home—It Sure Ain’t Easy
I usually try to exercise in the morning when the kids are still asleep. It’s the one peaceful window I have before the chaos starts. But every now and then, I slip up and think, Hey, I …
Sick Days & Spiky Sugars: When the Flu Thinks It’s in Charge
It starts with a tickle in your throat. Then comes the sneezing. Then—WHAM—you’re full-blown sick. And just when you think your only problem is using half a box of tissues in five minutes, your CGM decides to …