My first Pump Class was...interesting. It was gosh darn near overwhelming...in the best way possible. I was supposed to be in a class with one other individual, also embarking on the quest to Pumpdom, however, they had to postpone their start date. Maybe they caught wind of their classmate...and didn't want any of that! LOL. … Continue reading Pumped Up: Part 4
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Pumped Up: Part 3
Camp was great for so many reasons. It was also a super resource for pump information. Everyone at Slipstream was so open and honest about their experiences, their preferences and all the inbetweens. I felt so fortunate to have such candor from my fellow campers and Type 1 Warriors. And I came home (pretty much) … Continue reading Pumped Up: Part 3
Pumped Up: Part 1
When I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, nearly 20 years go, I was offered an Insulin Pump. My father even offered to help pay for one. But I declined. I was scared. Newly diagnosed, I had a temendous amount to digest and process. And, at that time, there had been a few horror stories … Continue reading Pumped Up: Part 1
CAMP is a Four Letter Word: Part 9
The Main Lodge errupts with laughter and chaos. CAMP. Dinner is fabulous. But the air in the Lodge is different. CAMP. You can feel a change sweep the large, rustic room. It is a shift. A turn. The people in that beautiful, big space have all changed. Whether they realize it or not. With dinner … Continue reading CAMP is a Four Letter Word: Part 9
A Soul is a Resilient Thing 