I'm Still Here...

I feel like I post that line often.  :)   You can catch me at White Sugar, Brown Sugar at any time.

I am happy to report my latest a1c was 7.3!  

My Latest Article

Yes, I'm still here.   I'm pouring so much energy into teaching (it is the last week of the semester), taking care of my girls, and writing for magazines that this blog tends to get left behind at times.

Here's my latest article.

I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas! 

My A1C.....

I have always tried to not put too much focus on my a1c, mostly because diabetes is about moment to moment and day to day, not a single number.

However, I am so happy that my current a1c is 6.8.    I'm doing something right.    I'm figuring this disease out a little more. 

And I'm going to rejoice in this small but significant victory.

Engaging New Diabetes Book + I'm Still Here!

I'm loving Sugar Nation by Jeff O'Connell.    Check it out!

And yes, I'm still here!   I returned to work in late August, so my energies are being poured into work, my girls, and, as always, my diabetes.  You can follow my more updated blog, White Sugar, Brown Sugar, if you'd like to learn more.

A Pictorial Tour of Diabetes

A 40-something blood sugar. Can you tell I got a little hot?

I recently had a minor, outpatient surgery. I did not want to be disturbed post-surgery---as my husband captured here. My biggest concern was managing my blood sugars pre, during, and post-surgery. It all went really well because I was prepared!

Underneath my shirt....my pump, my CGM, and a bandage over a bad CGM transmitter insert. I look like I should be in a sci-fi movie or maybe a James Bond flick? Move over ladies, there's a new hottie in town! :)

The temps in our area have been INSANE. The heat index every day has been 115. I've had a heck of a time controlling my blood sugars. I had two sleepless nights of testing and injecting every two hours. I finally called my CDNE who told me the heat is incredibly hard on some diabetics. I'm to stay indoors as much as possible (no prob) and drink tons of water. I REALLY wish it were fall already!!!! :(

Oh yes, and with many high sugars come many ketone test strips. Good times.....

What's up with you my D-friends?

SOOOO Excited, ya'll!

The book I was interviewed for is going up for sale VERY soon. It's a book for women with diabetes---and how to be smart about it!! You can view the book's website and order it from Amazon.

CGM---Love or Hate?

Read more here.