I don’t know if “counting carbohydrates” qualifies as an oxymoron, but it sure feels like one sometimes.
One of my favorite pleasures in life is making cookies for my kids. The smell of them baking, the warmth in the kitchen—who …
Summer Exercise and T1D: Sweat, Sensors, & a Little Sanity
Yesterday was my final prep run for the endurance race I’ve got coming up in a couple of weeks. (No need to share the distance—let’s keep the illusion of balance alive a little longer.)
When the temperature rises, so does …
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 quiet moments to …
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 throw a party. …
ADA Scientific Sessions Tech Updates
The American Diabetes Association’s 85th Scientific Sessions were held last weekend, and I promised I would write another review devoted to diabetes tech. If you’re interested in fewer finger pricks and more freedom, there was a lot to get excited …