My Message to all the @DiabetesBros and @DiabetesBitches

I wrote most of this Thursday on the train to the city to meet a buddy who took the bus in for the weekend. Three more of our friends drove in the next night and we spent Saturday soaking in the Chicago Blues Festival and doing the typical tourist stuff. I now appreciate the City … Continue reading →

Camping with Type 1 Diabetes

This past weekend, I went camping with college friends at Devil’s Lake State Park in Baraboo, Wis. We had planned this specific weekend a couple of months ago to take our one night trip, guessing it would be warm like spring should be. Well, the Midwest is the Midwest and it was cold, temperatures dropping to … Continue reading →

My First Diabetes Social Media Advocacy TweetChat

As a diabetic, or just someone with a chronic disease, finding others who can relate to the everyday challenges you face is always an exciting time. In general, I love meeting new people, but when I meet a fellow diabetic, I practically jump out of my pants. HI! What’s your name? And where have you … Continue reading →

Ripped Off

I have type 1 diabetes and use an insulin pump to manage the disease. The pump is awesome and makes controlling my blood sugar levels, exercising and life a bit easier. As great as the pump is, sometimes it gives me trouble. Last weekend, I went on an overnight retreat with Cru (Campus Crusade for … Continue reading →