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The Case of the Disappearing Blood Sugar (Or Was It?) 
Education / Humor / Life & Family Posted on: July 17, 2025July 23, 2025

The Case of the Disappearing Blood Sugar (Or Was It?) 

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 …

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Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”: Not So Beautiful for Those with T1D
Humor / Perspectives Posted on: July 13, 2025August 4, 2025

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 …

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Barbie’s Got a Pump—and the Avengers Have a T1D Sidekick: Why Representation Matters
Humor / Perspectives Posted on: July 9, 2025July 23, 2025

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 …

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For All Parents Who Exercise at Home—It Sure Ain’t Easy
Humor / Life & Family Posted on: July 1, 2025July 23, 2025

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 …

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Sick Days & Spiky Sugars: When the Flu Thinks It’s in Charge 
Education / Humor Posted on: June 30, 2025July 23, 2025

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 …

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Brian Foster is navigating T1D from all angles — personal, professional, & parental. He believes in evidence-based care, compassionate support, & the life-saving powers of CGMs and coffee.

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