Type-1 diabetes: the guilt of an A1c
For over 30 years, my HbA1c has haunted me. It’s high time we, the diabetes community, put a stop to that.
For over 30 years, my HbA1c has haunted me. It’s high time we, the diabetes community, put a stop to that.
After years of no races on the calendar, suddenly this T1D sport chickie’s calendar is filling up with running and cycling races!
It’s a been a helluva decade – traveling, mommying, running, cycling, learning, all with type-1 diabetes!
The year was 2010. The date was October 10. It was the Portland Marathon, my first marathon. I had just crossed the finish line. And after more than 4 hours of alternating between sucking back GU gels and sipping a lemon-lime electrolyte drink, the last thing my belly wanted was food. The thought of a …
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The Vancouver media missed a HUGE opportunity on the amazing things people are doing with type-1 diabetes, and I’m calling them out and making it right.