CategoriesSports & DiabetesAdolescence and Type 1 Diabetes: 12 Months of High Blood Sugar, Hidden Boluses, and Letting Go. We were at a loss. The turning point came through weight training and a coach who became a role model for him as he grew up. Sports restored our son’s self-confidence and his desire to manage his blood sugar levels. A mother’s story.
CategoriesDaily Life with Type 1 DiabetesLockdown and diabetes: easier on our blood sugar levels? On social media, there are dozens of accounts of blood sugar levels staying within target range, with no spikes. Less stress, calmer emotions, home-cooked and shared meals, and less snacking. Our observations at home and why this favorable blood sugar trend surprised us.
Managing type 1 diabetes is a real job, and mistakes are part of everyday life. Running out of insulin on a Saturday at 6:30 p.m., taking 22 units of Novorapid instead of Lantus at 9 p.m., forgetting a bolus, getting an upset stomach right after an injection… Here’s a little sampling of our four years with T1D—our sleepless nights fueled by apple juice and “therapeutic” Coke—and how we always manage to get through it.
