Tag Archives: type 1 diabetes

Control IQ Feedback

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Shannon

Y’all. It’s only been 4 days so far since I turned on the Control IQ feature -but I am LOVING it and can’t believe I’ve gone almost 28 years with diabetes and didn’t have this technology. It is amazing. When … Continue reading →

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Made the switch

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Shannon

Well, guys, I did it. I made the switch. This summer I started using a Tandem T:Slim insulin pump. I figured this is the best time since I am home all of the time (still) and eating pretty much the … Continue reading →

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Sheltering in Place with Diabetes

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Shannon

Like the rest of the world I am working from home and have been for going on I think 5 weeks now?  I am home with my husband, who is self employed and our 3 children – the twins are … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: My Mom

Posted on March 3, 2020 by Shannon

I recently asked my mom if she would be willing to write a guest post for me on what it is like to be the parent of a Type 1.  I wanted to hear her perspective on how that day in … Continue reading →

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Inconsistencies with Rx’s

Posted on February 27, 2020 by Shannon

I currently take Tresiba for my long lasting insulin (I’ve been back on MDI for about 18 months now).  And I started on my current insurance plan in March 2019.  I was paying $24.99 per month for a 30 day … Continue reading →

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“Mom, why do you have diabetes?”

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Shannon

Tonight I took my 3 boys (age 12, and 6 year old twins) to dinner and then for ice cream afterwards.   While we were eating the ice cream, the two 6 year olds started asking questions so I decided … Continue reading →

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DPAC Champion

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Shannon

I was recently asked to contribute to an update that DPAC (“Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition”) sends out to showcase what their Champions have been up to.  I was honored to be included in their update and wanted to share the … Continue reading →

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Bad Swag

Posted on February 22, 2020 by Shannon

I am by no means an expert on swagging my carb counts (for those that don’t know, that’s a coined term for guessing how many carbs are in a food item/meal). But I can usually get it pretty darn close. … Continue reading →

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Time for a Change?

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Shannon

If you’ve read my blog for any length of time you know that I have been on a Medtronic pump off and on since 1998.  I’ve only taken a break twice.. the first was in 1999-2000 because I went into … Continue reading →

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Kudos to Medtronic

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Shannon

I started a new job earlier this year, and as a result my insurance changed. I now have coverage with a large national carrier, but one that apparently a lot providers choose to not deal with. Don’t get me wrong, … Continue reading →

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