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30 years and still going strong….a novella by Mick

Today is the 30th birthday of my diabetes. Big day, for sure. I’m not sure if I didn’t think I would get here, but it is definitely a momentous occasion. One of my favorite books about diabetes in called… Continue

Added by Mick on November 25, 2008 at 4:30pm — 18 Comments

REQUEST FOR CGMS: DENIED BY INSURANCE

I have been both personally and professionally affected by the ongoing denial of CGM coverage by medical insurance companies. I have felt, since the first time I wore a CGM system, that this technology represented an astounding leap forward in the management of diabetes. To know what fo… Continue

Added by Mick on July 1, 2008 at 5:30pm — 1 Comment

Bad timing, poor preparation, no fun...

I had been raving, to anyone who would listen, about the Inset 30 for the last several weeks. No occlusion alarms, more stable sugars, comfortable going in, etc, etc... So, yesterday AM I put in a new set and sugars are ok during the day, not great. I had a high after lunch and then over-treated resulting in a low. Overall, I though that the set was functioning ok. Last night I had tickets to the final Celtics game of the season. I can't stress enough how excited I was. I've loved this team, th… Continue

Added by Mick on April 17, 2008 at 10:55am — 1 Comment

For Type 1 diabetes awareness day

Things are crazy busy right now, I have to give a 1 hour presentation on Vitamin D at the hospital tomorrow morning. Why do I always wait until the last moment to finish my slides? This is a song that I love and feel sums up some of the feelings of type 1 diabetes. It's not as personal as "my story" but it's what I can do today. Pray For Grace By Michael Franti & Spearhead Chorus: Why must I feel like this today? I'm a soldier but afraid sometimes To face the things that may… Continue

Added by Mick on April 14, 2008 at 7:03am — 1 Comment

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