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March 25, 2013
{Diabetes Management} Bedroom Supplies Organization
My daughter’s nightstand was becoming overrun with new and used diabetes supplies. I usually check her blood sugar around 10:00 pm or so, before I go to bed, and of course any time that the DexCom alarms in the night.
I wanted to tidy it up a little and found this Sterilite three-drawer organizer at target for around $6-7.
All the supplies fit in nicely and are now off the surface of her nightstand. I did leave the Phineas and Ferb cup next to it for the “trash.”
Q picked out some puffy heart st...
March 22, 2013
Giant…No…MEGA Smarties
There is an urban legend that Smarties*, which we use to treat low blood sugars sometimes, come in a giant size.
I had never come across them. Not that I’ve been actively looking for them, but I have never seen them.
Q and I were at Meijer one day (a Midwest chain similar to Walmart). We rarely shop there (or Walmart for that matter). But when we were in the long check out line, Q was perusing the trinkets and candies that they tempt you with while you wait. She noticed giant rolls of Smarties...
March 21, 2013
{D-Mom 2.0} Proud
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Proud
originally posted November 25, 2008
My daughter’s preschool teacher had to unexpectedly take a few weeks off. In her instructions to the sub and the other parents who work in the class, she reminded them about my daughter’s snack requirements, etc.
And the teacher said that my...
March 19, 2013
{Kids First, Diabetes Second} Easter: The Thrill of the Hunt
With Easter approaching quickly (wow, it’s early this year!) I thought I would share an excerpt of my book Kids First, Diabetes Second. There is an entire chapter devoted to helping kids with diabetes enjoy the same experiences as other children including playdates, sleepovers, camping, amusement parks, and holidays. We all know that there is more and more emphasis put on food at the holidays. Here are a few tips that might help get you through Easter. If you have more ideas, I would love to...
Last Day to Vote!
Today is the last day to vote for Kids First, Diabetes Second in the About.com “Favorite New Special-Needs Parenting Books” Reader’s Choice Awards.
Thanks go to all of you who have voted and shown support!
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March 18, 2013
{Diabetes at School} Following Protocols at School
Please remember that I never give medical advice. Ask your endocrinologist or pediatrician for advice about your own child. Make your own informed decisions for your own child.
I hear parent after parent say that they have not implemented a 504 plan for their child with type 1 diabetes at school because they haven’t had any issues yet and the school is cooperative.
I firmly believe that every child with type 1 diabetes needs a 504 plan in place NOW.
Seriously.
Go do it.
Don’t think your school wil...
March 15, 2013
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{Food & Allergies} Chocolate Chip Cookies
After Q began her complete milk elimination Thanksgiving weekend, we were craving something sweet. I hit up a natural foods store to see what they offered and found several types of candy bars and chocolate morsels all made by Enjoy Life.
I made chocolate chip cookies using the classic Nestle Tollhouse recipe substituting Earth Balance for the butter and the Enjoy Life chocolate chips for the Nestle ones. I ended up freezing half the dough, which was much appreciated a few weeks later.
The cook...
March 14, 2013
{D-Mom 2.0} It’s Hard Out Here…
If you are new to D-Mom Blog or to our family’s particular story, I invite you to read my previously written posts, which you can do by visiting the Archives.
Join me each Thursday as I highlight a post from the past.
(We actually just use Dum-Dums now! They are 5 or 6 carbs and I’ll either bolus or not bolus depending on her blood sugar or CGM. I don’t buy the sugar-free ones anymore because I ended up throwing out most of this giant bag.)
It’s Hard Out Here…
originally posted November 19, 2008
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March 12, 2013
{Type 1 Tuesday} 03.12.13
Featured D-Blogs of the WeekHere are some of my favorite posts I have read recently:
Diabetes Mine Insulet & Dexcom Break Up Over Plans for Next-Gen Integration (Kind of a bummer! Click over and read all the great comments.)
A Sweet Life Comparing Dexcom G4 Platinum and Medtronic Minimed (Detailed comparison by Karmel of the the two different brands of CGM’s.)
Your Diabetes May Vary Diabetes, Parenting, College, Alcohol (Must read if you have a teen or college-aged child.)
And visit the Drinking...
