Fruity breath. Frequent need to urinate. Constant thirst. Before my son was diagnosed I didn't know the signs of diabetes. I vividly remember the day when I learned what they were. I was sitting in the doctor's office. It was a room that I had sat in many times before but this time was … [Read more...] about The Signs of Diabetes. Do You Know Them?
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Flying with an insulin pump and CGM
There are a lot of questions when you have diabetes and are flying with your insulin pump and CGM. Should you put your insulin pump through the x-ray machine? Can you wear your Continuous Glucose Monitor through a full-body scanner? Thankfully, we have your answers! Here is what you need to … [Read more...] about Flying with an insulin pump and CGM
Tips for Managing Diabetes in the Summer
Summer means warm temperatures and new challenges when it comes to managing your diabetes. You have to worry about your insulin and your equipment getting too hot. To help you out, here are a few tips for managing diabetes in the summer months. Keep your insulin and test strips cool. Summer … [Read more...] about Tips for Managing Diabetes in the Summer
Blue candles signal loss for people with diabetes
When blue candles are posted on social media profiles, the hearts of those of us in the diabetes community stop. Blue candles for people with diabetes are symbols used to mourn someone who has died. Sadly, we seem to see these images pop up too often across the online community. Social … [Read more...] about Blue candles signal loss for people with diabetes
Kevin Kline is a parent of a person with diabetes
Kevin Kline is not just a great actor, who can forget "The Big Chill" or "A Fish Called Wanda". He is also a father of a person with type 1 diabetes. Kevin Kline's now adult son Owen was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when he was a child. In 2011, Mr. Kline spoke to the American Congress … [Read more...] about Kevin Kline is a parent of a person with diabetes
My teacher tried taking away my insulin pump!
"Mom! My teacher tried taking away my insulin pump away today.""What?????""Yeah, I was in class and my pump went off. I had a low battery so I took it out to turn off the alarm. She walked by and said I'll take that!""What did you do?""I said, No problem but its kind of attached!""What did she … [Read more...] about My teacher tried taking away my insulin pump!
