UPDATED: August 2020. I will update if this method no longer works for me. Dexcom often changes certain things to … More
Category: Troubleshooting
Your Insulin Pen is NOT Empty
An “empty” insulin pen can have between 10-20 units of insulin still inside! That’s why I decided to start extracting it with a syringe. Find out how:
Why Standard Deviation is Important: Part Two
In case you missed it, check out my first post on standard deviation, here! It covers what it is, why … More
Why Standard Deviation is Important in Blood Sugar Control
Standard deviation (SD) is an incredibly important indicator of health, but what is it? SD is the variability of blood … More
Splitting Levemir Basal Insulin
I recently stopped using my insulin pump and went back to MDI. I use vial and syringe now. It was … More
Wedding Day Diabetes Tips
Congratulations! Your wedding day should be beautiful, memorable, and full of love and happiness. With the right planning, especially diabetes … More
Basics of Low Carb and Type 1 Diabetes
I share a lot about my life with type 1 diabetes. In the past, I sparingly shared my low carb … More
Insulin Pump VS MDI – Multiple Daily Injections
When choosing which method of taking care of your diabetes presents itself, it’s nice to have an unbiased compare/contrast list … More
Taking Insulin for Protein, Fat, and Carbs
It has only been a little over a year ago that I realized my entire “Diabetes Schooling” was a lie. … More
