5:30 a.m.: 94 mg/dL. Finally, a decent fasting. (And then there was about 10 jelly beans so I could go for my walk, a quick 1 unit bolus in the middle of my walk to counteract the jelly beans, and then another quick 1 unit bolus before I disconnected to get in the shower. And two hours later I was 108 mg/dL. Ah, how I love a good site.)

  (READ MORE)

I just took the single largest dose of NovoLog I have ever taken! I was sitting around in the living room thinking about what I could have for dinner. And as I was rummaging through the panty, I came across a box of instant rice. Actually it was mixture of both pasta and rice; two foods from the KING-OF-CARBS category. Not only did I have the entire 150-carbohydrate box, but I chased it with a sleeve of Ritz crackers and a glass of milk. I ended up taking 20 units of NovoLog. Since my diagnoses with Type 1 in 1994, I can't remember ever taking such a big dose. I think I'll be good on carbs for the next day or two!

Despite thinking that I would be dead on, I tested a couple hours later and was high! Even though I tested high, it didn't bother me as it usually would. It was fun for a change to pig out on carbs. Every day I take a total of about 20 units of fast acting insulin, here I was getting my whole day's worth in one meal!
(READ MORE)

My inaugural season coaching Charlie's soccer team - The R2s - came to an end. The soccer part went well. We scored "THIS many" goals. (Holding up sticky orange fingers) The other teams scored "THIS many goals." (Holding up slightly less sticky orange fingers.)

I know soccer. That part comes easy. But managing diabetes when there's 117 various obstacles working against me? Not so much. I often found myself winging it; rolling the dice; holding my breath; crossing my fingers; thanking my lucky stars; speaking in clichés.

I did a lot of research on pumping strategies for excessive activity. The more I read, the more confusing it got.

Reduce basal rates by 50 percent 1 to 2 hours prior to activity. OK, I can do that.

However, watch out for high blood sugars just prior to activity due to adrenaline.

If using insulin to treat high blood sugar, use caution as activity speeds up the effect of insulin. (READ MORE)