Type-1 diabetes: the guilt of an A1c
For over 30 years, my HbA1c has haunted me. It’s high time we, the diabetes community, put a stop to that. Continue reading Type-1 diabetes: the guilt of an A1c
Tag: #T1Dlookslikeme
2010-2019: a decade of growth
It’s a been a helluva decade – traveling, mommying, running, cycling, learning, all with type-1 diabetes! Continue reading 2010-2019: a decade of growth
Post-race nutrition: replenish, rebuild, rehydrate
The year was 2010. The date was October 10. It was the Portland Marathon, my first marathon. I had just crossed the finish line. And after more than 4 hours of alternating between sucking back GU gels and sipping a lemon-lime electrolyte drink, the last thing my belly wanted was food. The thought of a banana roiled my stomach. The thought of breads, pretzels, cookies, … Continue reading Post-race nutrition: replenish, rebuild, rehydrate
Time to shine the spotlight on T1D
The Vancouver media missed a HUGE opportunity on the amazing things people are doing with type-1 diabetes, and I’m calling them out and making it right. Continue reading Time to shine the spotlight on T1D
The Unpredictability of Blood Glucose in Sport
It’s hard to remember the unpredictability and stranglehold that Dear Diabetes has on us. There are so many factors that contribute to blood glucose management, often things that are completely out of our control. Continue reading The Unpredictability of Blood Glucose in Sport
