DiabetesDadSomeone once asked me how long I would be ‘at this diabetes thing’? I’m sure my eyes fluttered extensively as I heard the question. I’m not really sure what the question means. To ‘stop’ at this diabetes thing would mean the battle was over. It would have been won or lost, but it would be […]
August is usually one of the most exciting times for our kids. Many have left high school and are about to head off to college or begin a career. In as much as we, as parents, are excited it cannot be understated to make sure a ‘half-an-eye’ is focused on our children. Not denying the […]
14 Years is a long time. This is year 14 that I have bestowed the Lisa Award on some deserving people in the diabetes world. 14 years ago since my dear friend and wife of my Little Brother (from another mother but just as close as a real brother) Mark, has left this world. You […]
Since the day I walked away from my acting career, I have spent almost my entire professional life in the “diabetes space”. I made a promise to my two kids that I would stay at this until a cure is found. But cure is both a relative and loaded term. I, too, was severely ‘duped’ […]
I read the following statement recently: CGM technology has reached a point where it’s now the standard for glucose measurement. Just in case you have been living in a luxury oasis somewhere, you probably know that a CGM is a Continuous Glucose Monitor. A device worn that checks an individual’s blood glucose constantly (different timing […]
Resolution? Usually, by the end of January, any resemblance of a made resolution of early January has disappeared in my life. I really wish I was better at keeping them. I always found it interesting when I hear someone with T1D say that their resolution is to ‘do better’ and lower their A1C. Let’s be […]