It’s been a little while since I’ve written, and I had been planning on posting something since the month of November started, as it’s American Diabetes Month. However, November has not been terribly kind to me, diabetes-wise. In honor of World Diabetes Day 2014, which is Nov. 14, I felt like I had to recount what I’ve been dealing with.
Apple: New Products, New Possibilities
While I was diligently working Tuesday afternoon, I checked CNN’s tech blog to follow Apple’s product announcement to see what my soon-to-be-purchased iPhone would provide. These latest iterations of Apple’s products seem to be more health-focused, which opens up a lot of possibilities for me and others who are pancreatically challenged.
New Season, New Cycle and Chasing a Cup
Fall is coming. The leaves will start turning. The air will get crisper with each passing day. That can only mean one thing: Soccer has returned.
It’s been a busy time for the beautiful game, as the English Premiership is back and we’re just on the heels of the transfer deadline. We also just had the poorly timed international friendlies break, which nicely disrupts the start of the season, as well as the playoff push (and a cup final) for the Union in Major League Soccer.
Great times to be alive.
Fighting About My FSA
When my company’s enrollment time came for insurance companies, I decided to take advantage of the flexible spending account (FSA) option available to us. With an FSA, I’d be able to set aside money, pre-tax, for medical expenses. I’d be able to save money in the long run for these necessities.
It was a win-win. Except sometimes things can get a little difficult if you don’t pay attention.
The Case Against Chad Ford
I’ve known a lot of sports columnists. There are certain truisms about them: They have strong opinions. They think they’re always right. They usually don’t think they need editors to review their work. Here’s another: A lot of them are jackasses who don’t put enough of an effort in when they write their columns.
Case in point: ESPN.com’s basketball columnist Chad Ford.
Dear Doctor: You’re Fired
I’ve been trying to figure out how to have this conversation, but I think it’s probably best to be direct. I’m breaking up with you, Doctor. I’ve already taken steps to see someone new. And let me assure you, it’s not me, it’s you.
Football Friday: The World Cup Is Coming
The 2014 FIFA World Cup kicks off in just under two weeks, on June 12, and I can’t wait for the action to begin. The U.S., playing in this tourney’s Group of Death©, starts play Monday, June 16, against Ghana.
I’ve read a lot of commentary that says the U.S. don’t have a chance this year and will go out, possibly without a win (or a goal, as Jozy Altidore is on the heels of a horrid season with Sunderland). Me? I have different ideas.
Still Learning After All These Years
I made a mistake late last week: I got comfortable with the way I was feeling.
Every once in a while, I get a sense of complacency with how I’m caring for myself; I mistakenly think things are under control, and they’ll stay that way. Usually, just a couple days after having this feeling, my faulty pancreas senses this and colludes with my liver to say “You’re not in control!” and knock me on my ass.
2014 #DBlog Week: Life Hacks
I’m still new to the pump/CGM way of life, so I’m looking forward to learning some new hacks to help deal with my condition, and to take some of the stresses away from my daily life.
The hacks I’ve been using have been covered ad nauseam, and the major hack I learned about recently has been written about. (I’m referring to disconnecting on take off and landing when traveling, and purging the line and reservoir of air bubbles caused by changes in cabin pressure. You know, what I wrote about here.)
There is one hack that’s non-dosage-related that I’ve been using, though, to keep my CGM sensor from tugging on my clothes and getting pulled out.
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