Generation D
Diagnosed when she was six years old and never allowing it to define her, twenty-something Kerri Sparling has been living with type one diabetes for twenty-two years. Searching for proof that she wasn't alone with this disease, she started her personal diabetes blog, Six Until Me, and remains a very active and passionate member of the diabetes community.
A freelance writer, editor, and a proud member of the dLife editorial team, Kerri shares her life and experiences with the dLife community in her column "Generation D." Kerri's column explores the world of an adult living life as successfully and honestly as she can, with type 1 diabetes.
CGM: Cat Glucose Monitor?
As far as diabetes management tools go, Abby is definitely the cutest I’ve found so far.
The Benefits of Benefits
Managing a chronic illness within the confines of medical insurance.
Handling the Holidays
What is a diabetic to do during the holidays?
Fashionable Pumping
What the heck was I supposed to do with this thing every day?
Take a Hike
“Sure, honey, I’ll go camping. We can bring the air conditioner, right?”
Getting Body Ready for Baby
Even though we aren’t ready to be parents at the moment, we need to start preparing my body for baby.
Thankful for the Bubble
Remembering just how lucky I am.
Honeymoonin'
Packing for a vacation with diabetes.
My Big, Healthy Diabetes Wedding
On Sunday, May 18th, I will be married. Gulp.
Passing the Torch
Becoming my own caretaker.
Stress Spin Cycle
The effects of stress on blood sugar can be...stressful.
Fit to be Tied
Fitness, stress and blood sugar.
CGM: Polaroid to Streaming Video
The evolution of diabetes technology.
Moments of Weakness
When every day becomes a "special occasion."
For No Reason
When diabetes control is beyond your control.
When Technology Fails
Modern technology is great...until it breaks.
Bite-Sized Diabetes
Diabetes is every day. Every minute. It can get overwhelming.
A Pump Vacation
A vacation...from my insulin pump.
In the Heat of the Moment
Insulin pumps in the summer months.
Kangaroo Kerri
If I was a kangaroo, being diabetic would be a little easier.
Gentle Disclosure
Who do I tell?
Diabetes Report Cards
Why an A1c can sometimes feel like a Rorschach test.
Love Me, Love my Diabetes
Making diabetes part of the big picture.
Resolving to be Resolute
Taking stock of the things that need to be changed, and figuring out how to change them.
Santa’s Pause
All I want for Christmas are my islet cells.
Giving Thanks
In efforts to achieve good control, there are so many people to thank.
More Than Candy and Costumes
A Halloween moment for a child with diabetes.
The Changing Face of Diabetes
Acknowledging twenty years with type one diabetes.
College-Bound Kerri
Transitioning myself and my diabetes successfully to college.
My Life In Cardboard Boxes
When life’s stress takes its toll on my diabetes management.
Diabetes Can be a Day at the Beach
Integrating Your Pump Into the Summer Season.
One Part Diabetes, Two Parts Planning
The Blend of Drinking and Diabetes.
Interview with a Diabetic
When Blood Sugar Should be the Business of Your Boss
Bad Signs of Good Habits
Proper diabetes management may require sharpening of disposal skills
I Pump, Not iPod:
Traveling Safely with Diabetes
Running on Empty
Avoiding a Low While Behind the Wheel
Disclaimer
dLife's Daily Living columnists are not medical experts, but everyday people living with diabetes and sharing their personal experiences. While their method of diabetes management may work for them, everyone is different. Please consult with your diabetes care team to find out what will work best for you.