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Ashley Boyd
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I really want pizza!

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Tell me in 4 words what you think of diabetes.

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What is your most "forbidden" food that makes your bs out of whack?

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kelly kunik left a comment for Ashley Boyd
August 29
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August 29
Christopher Frankie replied to Ashley Boyd's discussion 'Family history of diabetes'
Hi Ashley, I dropped you a line via email about your article. Am happy to speak with you for your article. Good Luck Chris Frankie Editor-in-Chief Diabetes News Hound www.diabetesnewshound.com
August 28
Elizabeth Sanders replied to Ashley Boyd's discussion 'Family history of diabetes'
Hi Ashley! I'm third generation type 1, but I was also adopted as diabetes was a factor in the death of my birth mother, her brother, and my grandmother. My biological sister has no issues as far as diabetes but she does have problems with hypogly...
August 28
Windy replied to Ashley Boyd's discussion 'Family history of diabetes'
You need Kelly Kunik, there are several in her fam with Type 1!! Her blog is http://diabetesaliciousness.blogspot.com/ and she is fantastic and loves talking to people! :)
August 28
Ashley Boyd replied to Becca's discussion 'I really want pizza!'
If you find one, let me know! I love pizza but find myself just eating the toppings and not the dough, which is unfortunate. I think that thin crust is supposed to be better on the carbs.
August 28
Ashley Boyd replied to Lise Van Delm's discussion 'Tell me in 4 words what you think of diabetes.'
sugarless, shots, stuck, scared
August 28
Ashley Boyd replied to Mayla Gallego's discussion 'What is your most "forbidden" food that makes your bs out of whack?'
Frosted Flakes, my favorite cereal before getting diagnosed!
August 28

Profile Information

Hometown (where you come from):
Birmingham, AL
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Date diagnosed
May 31, 2005
Type of treatment you use
Shots, Pump, Diet and Exercise
What is the address for your Twitter profile or other web site, if any?
http://www.bustyourself.blogspot.com
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
Newspaper article
What do you do for a living?
Newspaper reporter and web content producer

Ashley Boyd's Blog

Ashley Boyd

Distress and diabetes

So it's the holiday season. Life is supposed to exploding with happiness and good cheer but this year is turning out to be one of the worst holidays I've had. Family problems--a possible divorce in the family, job insecurity, relationship woes are taking a toll on my diabetes control. In times of distress, I know that people have their weaknesses. Unfortunately, my weakness is comfort food. The first thing I want to do when something bad happens is scarf down some carbs. But living with Type 1 d… Continue

Posted on December 16, 2008 at 8:56am — 4 Comments

Ashley Boyd

Alcohol

Okay,

The topic I've been wanting to address but have been afraid to do so. I worked pretty late tonight and caught up with some friends for drinks. Drinks never include beer for me. My body can't handle the carbs, and I'm not about to prick myself before and after at a bar. So I stick with Vodka Tonics but always feel guilty for drinking. How many diabetics drink and just how bad is it for you? I had one and a half of a drink but I can't help but feel like I'm hurting myself.

I wanted to drin… Continue

Posted on September 7, 2007 at 11:40pm — 12 Comments

Ashley Boyd

Mornings

Mornings are the worst for having diabetes. Because I'm a runner and my schedule's pretty much non stop until the end of the day, I eat a lot at night. That's not to say I skip meals or anything like that but I can't seem to curb my carb cravings. I love cereal, and this is my brain food. But when I eat it at night, it raises my blood sugar level, and I"m usually high in the mornings.

Which makes it almost impossible to get up.

Are there any cereals that are yummy and good for… Continue

Posted on September 7, 2007 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

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At 8:30am on August 29, 2009, kelly kunik said…
Hey again- not sure why my blog name didn't post, but the link did. Anyway- the blog is Diabetesaliciousness
At 8:26am on August 29, 2009, kelly kunik said…
Hey Ashley! I'm a t1 and come from a family of t1's. My father was a t1, and 3 of his six children were or are t1's. Also, my nephew is a t1, two of my fathers sisters were t1's, and a cousin is a t1. My mother developed t2 6 months ago, all 113 lbs of her! Also- one of her grandparents had diabetes- not sure if it was 1 or 2. Diabetes and being a Kunik seem to go hand in hand!
I write a Diabetes Blog,
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Feel free to check it out! Also re: Pizza, thin crust is the way to go - so much easier to bolus for!
At 5:58pm on August 12, 2009, tyler said…
Hey I live in birmingham to well in Pelham
At 9:26am on March 2, 2009, Linzie Wohletz said…
Happy Birthday!!!! Have A Great Day!!!!
At 7:17am on July 24, 2008, Luke (poor boy) said…
Dude my sister lives in tusculusa for colledge. shes a biochemist. ive heard its a small town but it cool. are there any good skateparks?
At 12:40pm on June 27, 2008, Steph said…
hey hey! i got so excited when i saw you here! how're you doing? are you still at ua?

-steph
At 12:10pm on January 13, 2008, jbock said…
hey ashley, how are you? im trying to meet some people around my age with type 1. i read your blog, we like some of the same music. ive been a fan of postal service for awhile now. just listened to my first rogue wave song the other day. so how are things in your neck of the wood?
At 11:29am on September 13, 2007, aaron f said…
Hey Ashley, I moved out here for college and just stayed on after graduation. Welcome aboard. :)
At 5:01pm on September 7, 2007, Bernard said…
Ashley

I forgot to say welcome because you must have read Meredith's article. She's a great writer. Also, check out the Group section. You're bound to find some groups you'd like to join.
At 5:00pm on September 7, 2007, Bernard said…
Hi Ashley

If you're having those kinds of problems see whether Symlin would help you. It takes some getting used to but it really helps with reducing post-meal highs.

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