Everyday with type 1 diabetes is a science experiment. Sometimes what we do one day doesn’t work the next. Learning how to test basal rates whether you’re on MDI or an insulin pump is one of those science experiments you’ll […]
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(Originally Published February 19, 2020. Updated February 23, 2021) EMF’s are all around us, both in nature and man-made. While some EMF’s pose little to no risk (like the sun and the earth ), others pose a very high risk […]
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My Favorite Pump Sites During Pregnancy
Posted On February 26, 2020
Congrats! You’re pregnant!! Now where the heck are you going to put your pump? If you’re anything like me, you want N O T H I N G touching your belly. Which can be no bueno when you think about […]
Did you hear the good news?! The FDA has just approved the Omnipod DASH! While this isn’t a closed loop system (that’s their Omnipod Horizon, which is slated to launch in late 2019/2020), it is a HUGE update to their […]
Ever since diagnosis you’ve probably been asked by your Endo (or diabetes educator) if you would ever consider switching from MDI to a pump. Sometimes they push it so hard it makes you wonder if they’re reaping in some sort […]
My T1D Wedding Day Our 1 year wedding anniversary is right around the corner and I’m feeling a little reminiscent. For a while I contemplated whether or not I should wear my insulin pump and dexcom on my wedding day. […]
Deciding to get an insulin pump & CGM was one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life. The amount of control I have with my Omnipod insulin pump is UNREAL. Gone are the days of shooting up with […]
Attention all fellow Omnipoders out there, if you haven’t heard of the Omnipod Recycling Program then this post is for you! If you don’t have an omnipod, don’t leave, this post is still for you; just skip over the recycling part […]
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How to Get Rid of Pump Marks – Naturally
Posted On April 27, 2017
Pump marks & Dex marks are the bane of my existence. Okay, maybe that’s a bit dramatic. But I think we can all agree that they are a pain in the behind. Nothing says invisible illness like very visible pump […]
Happy Tuesday! This post is another installment in my wedding series. If you want to read about what we did after the wedding read this post. Today I wanted to talk about that little white patch I wear on my arm. […]
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