A Type 1 Parent's Thank You to All Who Support Her Diabetic Son
I’m thankful for a lot this holiday season, but I have some special thank yous to say to all the people who help my ten year old son manage his diabetes. Of course I’m thankful to our incredible...
View ArticleTaking Care of Diabetic Children and Parental Depression
I’ve talked to many, many parents of diabetic children and I’m always amazed at the parents’ laser like focus on the diabetes care and the subjugation of their own personal needs in their efforts to...
View Article8 Ways to Make Insulin Pump Use Easier & More Fun to Remember for Child & Adult
Diabetes "Bling" Oh the fashion of diabetes! Don’t let the pump detract from your outfit – accessorize! Don’t strip off your clothing to give an injection, customize your attire! I know a stylish 7...
View ArticleBad Habits in Diabetes Care
We have developed some less than optimal habits in diabetes management. I'm going to publicly confess, tell you why we do what we do, and then beseech Dr. Cogen to put these habits in perspective for...
View ArticlePeanut Butter Snack Recall due to Salmonella!
Peanut butter crackers have just the right amount of carbohydrate and protein for a quick diabetes snack. Not to mention they are Josh’s favorite snack. A nice pre-wrapped six pack of peanut butter...
View ArticleUsing an Insulin Pump While Swimming
My son and husband were laughing out loud when they read this short piece in the February 16th Sports Illustrated. Peyton Manning and two other Pro-Bowlers tossed Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler...
View ArticleJDRF Raises Money Through Art Workshop
I had the privilege of attending a very special afternoon at Philadelphia’s Wexler Gallery last week. A dozen children ranging in age from 8 to 17 who live with type 1 diabetes and their families...
View ArticleResults from Using a Continuous Glucose Monitor
Why Try a CGMS & Preparation for CGMS Our diabetes program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is developing a diabetes technology program that incorporates devices like continuous...
View ArticleMini Real Time Continuous Glucose Monitor: Comfort of Wear, Blood Sugar Graph
Josh wore a version of the Medtronic CGMS Gold and we would not recommend this particular model. The sensor and monitor were attached by a wire and could not be detached. The monitor was big and...
View ArticleUsing a Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
Here's what we found from the five day trial. Josh only had one overnight low that we would have missed - in the high 60s. Night time lows were one thing CGMS seemed to find the most when people...
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