It's 8 pm, on a Sunday night. But this isn't just any old Sunday night. I take my Lantus (long-acting) insulin every night at 8 pm. And have been doing so for almost 15 years (with a brief hiatus while I was pregnant). Even when I experimented and split the dose, it was 8 am … Continue reading Pumped Up: Part 5
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Pumped Up: Part 4
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
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 8
New experiences can be overwhelming. CAMP. Learning new things can take time to settle in... CAMP. Breakfast was fabulous. Hilarious. Full of laughs and stories. Lots and lots of sharing. I even manage to make a few inquiries. Why not? Everyone makes it so easy to ask questions. Everyone is so open. And it leads … Continue reading CAMP is a Four Letter Word: Part 8
A Soul is a Resilient Thing 