Tag: diabetes
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Insulin in Canada
To stay healthy, I require a continuous drip of insulin to manage my type one diabetes. The price of insulin in the United States has received a lot of press these days. However, unless you live on insulin, it’s hard to really understand how broken our system is. As a type one diabetic, I try…
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T1D Biker Gang
This Memorial Day weekend in the age of coronavirus was anything but typical. Usually, I’m off on the motorcycle somewhere in the Sierras chasing the ebbing snow. With the continuing sheltering in place order except for essential services and exercise activity life here is anything but typical. On Saturday, my friend Sarah texted me and…
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Hacking Insulin Pumps is a GOOD thing!
Dear CBC Editorial Staff, My boyfriend shared this article of yours, Health officials warn of hacking risk in certain insulin pumps, and after our conversation about the content, I felt compelled to respond. As an American who dates cross-border I’ve become keenly aware of the differences in our approach to care in each country. First of all,…
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2014 Camp De Los Niños told by Mitch and Chloe
Learn more about camp from my 2013 experience at Camp De Los Ninos: Diabetes Camp Staff – Year 11 Summer camp is a time for both kids and staff to head up to the mountains. It’s a break from the day-to-day life back down in the valley. Camp de los Niños is a week long…
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The Hume Highway: Port Campbell to Wangaratta
Usually day two is the hardest for me on motorcycle trips. The first day is powered by adrenaline and the second day my body is being beaten into submission on the bike. Since my first day was only 50 kilometers I was wondering how today was going to go. The plan was to go back…
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Diabetes, Motorcycles, and Insulin
John Ryan was an exceptional individual. He pushed the boundaries of motorcycling time and time again with his involvement in the Iron Butt Association. He came to San Francisco to speak about his adventures which truly inspired me. I’ve met many long-distance riders over the years. What impressed upon me about John was not only…
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Camp Staff: Year 11
Up to the Mountain Top… Summer camp for many kids is a mountain top experience. It is the week or two during the year where they leave the daily routine of life behind and travel to the mountain for fun, friendships, and life experience. Camp De Los Niños is a week long camp in Boulder…