When Owen is ready, there’s something important I want him to know—something I still wrestle with myself. The word “diabetic” gets used a lot. Some say it casually, others with concern or care, and many without much thought. But language …
Race Report: Capital Backyard Ultra
(…or, How I Packed Everything but the Kitchen Sink—wait, no, I packed that too.)
Last week, I wrote a race preview for a race I planned to run over Memorial Day. This is my entry after the race.
So I ran …
Time in Range: Like Herding Blood Sugar Cats
Let me tell you a story about an imaginary friend named Gluco who lives inside my son’s body. Gluco is… well, let’s just say he has a flair for the dramatic.
One minute he’s chilling on the couch—blood sugar levels …
Race Preview: Capital Backyard Ultra
On Memorial Day weekend, I plan to take on a wild challenge — the Capital Backyard Ultra.
For those who are unfamiliar, a Backyard Ultra is a distinctive type of ultramarathon. The course is 4.167 miles (6.706 kilometers for …
Owen’s First “High”: A Rookie Parent’s Play-by-Play
It was bound to happen.
Life with three kids is about as predictable as a puppy on espresso, and type 1 diabetes hates unpredictability. Still, when Owen’s continuous glucose monitor (CGM) flashed that first screaming-red HIGH since his diagnosis, my …