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Finally, FDA Sets Guidelines for Gluten Free Labeling 27 Aug 2013 | 03:47 pm
My four year old son was diagnosed with gluten intolerance and possible Celiac disease when he was 18 months old. In a matter of a few weeks his weight dropped from 25 to 19 pounds, putting him at the...
Taking My Insulin Pump to the Beach 26 Aug 2013 | 03:00 pm
Last Saturday I went to the beach with my boys and some of their friends. It was only 9:00 a.m. but already very hot. Adam was extremely excited and wanted, like everyone else, to get into the water a...
The Coolest Awards Show in Diabetes 25 Aug 2013 | 03:37 pm
Insulindependence rolled out the red carpet at the House of Blues. CGM in my jacket pocket and pump just peeking out, clipped on my left halter strap. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I am ...
Should Parents of Children with Type 1 Diabetes Celebrate Their HbA1c Scores? 24 Aug 2013 | 07:44 pm
Yesterday my six year old son with Type 1 diabetes, Sacha, was at the Children’s Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota, for his quarterly checkup. My wife went with him, and sent me a text from the road: “H...
Mini Caprese Salad 23 Aug 2013 | 03:41 pm
This mini caprese salad recipe is the easiest summer salad to prepare. In less than five minutes you can create a dish that is delicious and elegant. One of our favorite things about caprese salad i...
How Does Your Diabetes Educator Make You Feel? 22 Aug 2013 | 05:25 pm
Despite my love and appreciation for the medical profession as a whole, I, like many people with diabetes, do not like diabetes educators. In fact, I don’t just not like them; I feel openly hostile to...
The Monthly Cost of Type 1 Diabetes Care 21 Aug 2013 | 04:59 pm
Last time I went to my endo, we discussed my preparations for pregnancy. After that appointment I realized just how fortunate I am to have the luxury of using an insulin pump. This little device, my s...
Insulin Overdose: How I Got Insurance to Cover my CGM 20 Aug 2013 | 05:37 pm
In Israel, CGM’s are provided – with 100% reimbursement – to three categories of people with type 1 diabetes: children up to the age of 19, pregnant women, and adults suffering from hypoglycemic unawa...
Add Sunflower Seeds To Your Diet 18 Aug 2013 | 05:06 pm
Sunflower seeds are low carb, nutrient rich, crunchy, nutty-tasting, cute, and versatile. You can sprinkle them on yogurt, cold cereal and granola, salads, and even scrambled eggs. You can also add th...
Sleepwalking With Diabetes 16 Aug 2013 | 10:36 pm
So Monday morning I woke up, my nightgown marked with peanut butter. The thing is, I’m not a sloppy eater, and I didn’t have any peanut butter the night before. At least, I didn’t think I did. But tha...
