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Stacey Simms posted a blog postInterview: Artificial Pancreas
I try not to get too excited about diabetes “breakthroughs” or technology announcements. Years ago, before I even had a personal connection to type 1, I covered the Glucowatch and inhaled insulin as a TV health reporter. Never heard of them? Yeah, they didn’t work out so well.So when Benny was diagnosed in 2006, I was a bit skeptical of the new technology our doctor talked about. Called the artificial pancreas, he described it as an insulin pump, a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and a…See More
Stacey Simms posted a blog postControl?
Good BG control came up recently when I spoke to a few parents considing an insulin pump for their child with diabetes. I love the pump (we have the Animas One Touch Ping). Benny's been using his for more than five years and it allows flexibility and precise dosing. No shots is a nice bonus, but it's the targeted control that I really love. The pump is just a machine, though, connected to the body by what's basically a band-aid with a stick. Stuff happens. Things go wrong.Luckily those problems…See More
Stacey Simms posted a blog postRoutine Halloween
This is the obligatory post where I tell you that my son can go trick or treating. He can eat any sort of candy and please don't give him the sugar free stuff.But this will be our sixth(!) Halloween since Benny's diagnosis of type 1 diabetes and we're so used to the routine it's hardly worth talking about anymore. But... it's always worth talking about. Because there are always new families with newly diagnosed kids.Just this week I got an email from a mom with a child diagnosed this spring.…See More
Stacey Simms posted a blog postZero!
The little things make me happy.We replace the cartridge in Benny's insulin pump about every three days. It's always a balance between using up as much insulin as possible and making sure it doesn't empty while Benny's at school or sleeping. I hate the waste, but I can't take a chance he'll tap out.(Click here to keep reading on my main page)See More
Stacey Simms commented on Stacey Simms's blog post 'No More Monitor'"Thanks! I'd love to get Benny a CGM to see the trends, directions of highs/lows, but we don't like the idea of another inset either. Sometimes you just have to decide what's best for your kid and your family, right? :)"
Jacob's mom commented on Stacey Simms's blog post 'No More Monitor'"good for you for following your and your sons instincts! we rarely check jacob's bs over night,( i peek in at him pretty often, cant help it) he absolutely hates night time checks. we have a pretty good feel based on how he goes to bed what he…"
Stacey Simms posted a blog postNo More Monitor
I took the baby monitor out of my son's room. He's 7. I know what you're thinking - that's way too soon.No? Well, you probably don't have a child with type 1 diabetes(click here to keep reading on my main page)See More
Stacey Simms posted a blog postWelcome to the Club
I gave my annual diabetes talk to Benny's class this week. I always have fun with that and he enjoys being the center of attention that day. This year, Benny wore his JDRF Walk shirt to class, but kept it hidden under a sweatshirt until it was time for our talk. Then he dramatically unzipped - Diabetics Assemble! - and we explained what Benny's Brigade is all about.On our way home, I passed another mom in a minivan, a good friend. I waved and she signalled for me to roll down the window. "Did…See More
Holger Schmeken commented on Stacey Simms's blog post 'Different Shoes'"Aimee Mullins is another great example. I highly recommend her speech on CNN."
Stacey Simms posted a blog postDifferent Shoes
One of the most inspiring stories from this summer's Olympics is, of course, Oscar Pistorius. I'm sure I don't have to explain that he's the first double amputee to compete on the track and make an Olympic final.When you have a child with a disability or a chronic condition, I think you keep a little bit of an extra eye out for people who seem to have overcome their own limitations. I want Benny to grow up taking care of his diabetes but not letting it get in his way.I wondered, what gives…See More
Scott Wilkins commented on Stacey Simms's blog post 'D-Camp'"I went to a similar camp when I was a newly diagnosed Type 1, almost 40 years ago. Great to hear these are still going on, and young diabetics can gather with others dealing with diabetes. It was one place where I truly felt like an normal kid.…"
Stacey Simms posted a blog postD-Camp
"At camp, there was a zip line and your butt hit the water when you went over the lake!"That's our 7-year-old just home from one week at diabetes camp. It was Benny's first extended time away from us. I wasn't concerned about his safety, this is an American Diabetes Association program with docs, nurses and trained staff. I was worried he'd miss home (and, okay, that I'd miss him).We dropped him off on Sunday. I held out until Tuesday...…See More
jeffojeda commented on Stacey Simms's blog post 'Tweet or Feet - Week 4 (the end!)'"That's great news. Congrats. how on earth do you make that many meatballs at one time?"
Stacey Simms posted a blog postTweet or Feet - Week 4 (the end!)
We're still recovering from celebrating a JDRF Walk team fundraiser last week. Seemed like a great idea to have a drive-thru spaghetti dinner at my house. We thought maybe 60 people would place orders. Instead my wonderful neighbors turned out in force and we wound up serving 140 dinners. That's 280 meatballs!It really was fun and it gave a big boost to our family team, just in time for the Charlotte JDRF Walk this Saturday.I started this campaign to spread the word about type 1 diabetes and to…See More
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Interview: Artificial Pancreas
Posted on April 16, 2013 at 12:49pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
I try not to get too excited about diabetes “breakthroughs” or technology announcements. Years ago, before I even had a personal connection to type 1, I covered the Glucowatch and inhaled insulin as a TV health reporter. Never heard of them? Yeah, they didn’t work out so well.
So when Benny was diagnosed in 2006, I was a bit skeptical of the new technology our doctor talked about. Called the artificial pancreas, he described it as an insulin pump, a continuous glucose monitor (CGM)…
Continue Control?
Posted on December 10, 2012 at 6:21am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Good BG control came up recently when I spoke to a few parents considing an insulin pump for their child with diabetes. I love the pump (we have the Animas One Touch Ping). Benny's been using his for more than five years and it allows flexibility and precise dosing. No shots is a nice bonus, but it's the targeted control that I really love. The pump is just a machine, though, connected to the body by what's basically a band-aid with a stick. Stuff happens. Things go wrong.
Luckily…
Continue Routine Halloween
Posted on October 31, 2012 at 5:18am 0 Comments 0 Likes
This is the obligatory post where I tell you that my son can go trick or treating. He can eat any sort of candy and please don't give him the sugar free stuff.
But this will be our sixth(!) Halloween since Benny's diagnosis of type 1 diabetes and we're so used to the routine it's hardly worth talking about anymore. But... it's always worth talking about. Because there are always new families with newly diagnosed kids.
Just this week I got an email from a mom with a child…
Continue Zero!
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 2:33am 0 Comments 0 Likes
The little things make me happy.
We replace the cartridge in Benny's insulin pump about every three days. It's always a balance between using up as much insulin as possible and making sure it doesn't empty while Benny's at school or sleeping. I hate the waste, but I can't take a chance he'll tap out.
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- At 6:16am on October 14, 2011,
Jeffrey said…
- At 5:50am on October 14, 2011,
brokenpole said… - Happy Birthday, Stacey!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 5:40am on October 14, 2011,
SEAGATOR said… - Happy,Happy Birthday,Stacey . I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 4:42am on October 14, 2011,
Linda G said… 
Greetings, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY Stacey.....
Best Wishes on your Special Day....and on the next 364 days!
How's it all going ♥ Do you have any questions or comments?
- At 2:11pm on October 14, 2010, Linda G said…
- Greetings Stacey!
Best Wishes on your Special Day....and on the next 364 days!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?
- At 11:31am on October 14, 2010,
870allamerican said… - Happy B'day Stacey!!!
- At 7:56am on January 12, 2010,
FatCatAnna said… 
Hey Stacey - next time I'm visiting friends in Charlotte, I'll have to give you a holler! We come down every couple of years. And yes, diabetes is always a roller coaster ride at times, but the main thing is, WE ARE ALIVE. I've been thru' cancer a few times over my 42 years of having diabetes (since age 7) - and D compared to what I went thru' there, is nothing. Since I've had D all my life, it's just part of who I am, we work together as a team, and life has been good so far! With improvements in diabetic management, Benny should do great, and especially with a Mum like you beside him to help him thru' the hurdles!
- At 7:21pm on January 11, 2010,
Jessica05 said… - Welcome Stacey! I read your blog on vacationing with Type1...I so empathize. Vacations are great, but there's an extra element of stress with all the extra food, extra sitting or extra exercise. So glad that Benny was alright and pray you have a great and healthy 2010.
- At 1:58pm on November 20, 2009,
Robyn said… - Hello and Welcome!
- At 1:20pm on November 20, 2009,
Doris D said… - Welcome!!
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