Ich Bin Ein Typ 1 Diabetiker....OR Mein name ist Kelly und ich bin ein Typ 1diabetiker

So, I found a sight that would be interesting for those of us who might be traveling in the next few months. A free online translator site called WorldLingo
Basically, you just type or cut & paste what ever phrase, words, or documents you like translated into over 15 different languages.

I think it's a wonderful tool for many reasons, especially for those of us who have to carry medical documents regarding our diabetes arsenal.

I think Jeff is aware of this site. Since he told me "I rocked" in Portuguese on my last post, a big shout out goes out to godat! .

Here are aome "travel friendly phrases" that might help us out on global trips that Diabetesaliciousness readers plan to take!

FYI - I'm only printing those languages that we could attempt to speak due to recognizable alpha characters.

Key Phrase number 1: "I'm a type 1 diabetic"

French: Je suis un diabétique de type 1

German: Ich bin ein Typ 1 diabetiker - Er aah, kind a makes me want to say in a thick B-aston accent, "Ich bin ein Berliner "

Italian: Sono un diabetico di tipo 1

Portuguese: Eu sou um tipo 1 diabetic
Spanish: Soy un diabético del tipo 1
Dutch: Ik ben een type 1diabeticus - Ok, I'm dying to say "I'm Diabeticus!"

Swedish: Förmiddag I en diabetiker för typ 1 - OK - Ever watch the movie "Splash"? I'm thinking about the scene when John Candy's chactor, speaks Swedish to the gaurds. He impresses them with certain phrases regading "body measurements" he learned by watching Swedish "Art" films. That's all I'm saying!

Key Phrase Number 2: "I'm a diabetic, I need to get to a pharmacy or Dr. immediately!"


French: Je suis un diabétique, je dois arriver à une pharmacie ou à un Dr. immédiatement !

German: Ich bin ein Diabetiker, muß ich an eine Apotheke oder an einen Dr. gelangen sofort!

Italian: Sono un diabetico, devo ottenere ad una farmacia o ad un Dott. immediatamente!

Portuguese: Eu sou um diabetic, eu necessito começar a um pharmacy ou a um Dr. imediatamente!
Spanish: Soy un diabético, necesito conseguir a una farmacia o a un Dr. ¡inmediatamente!
Dutch: Ik ben een diabeticus, moet ik aan een apotheek of Dr. krijgen. onmiddellijk!

Swedish: Förmiddag I en diabetiker, behöver jag att få till ett apotek eller en Dr. omgående!


Key phrase number 3 : "Excuse me, do you know where the bathroom is?"
French: M'excusez-vous, savez-vous où la salle de bains est ?


German: Mich, entschuldigen Sie wissen, wo das Badezimmer ist?


Italian: Lo scusate, sapete dove la stanza da bagno è?


Portuguese: Desculpa-me, você sabe onde o banheiro está?


Spanish: ¿Me excusa, usted sabe donde está el cuarto de baño?


Dutch: Me, excuseert weet u waar de badkamers is?


Swedish: Mig, ursäktar du vet var badrummen är?


Key phrase (s) number 4 : Yes, I' m a diabetic, and yes, I know I don't "look" like I am.

Yes. I'm allowed to eat chocolate, now shut up and give me some!

Your Mom!!
French: Oui, je suis un diabétique, et oui, je sais que je « ne regarde pas » comme je suis.

Oui. Je suis permis de manger du chocolat, en ferme maintenant vers le haut et me donne !

Votre maman ! !


German: Ja bin ich ein Diabetiker, und ja, weiß ich, daß ich nicht wie I Am. „schaue“.

Ja. Mir werde erlaubt, Schokolade zu essen, jetzt oben schließe und gebe mir einiges!

Ihre Mamma!!


Italian: Sì, sono un diabetico e sì, so che “non osservo„ come I Am.

Sì. Sono permesso mangiare il cioccolato, ora chiudo in su e mi dò alcuno!

Il vostro Mom!!


Portuguese: Sim, eu sou um diabetic, e sim, eu sei que eu “não olho” como eu sou.

Sim. Sou permitido comer o chocolate, fechado agora acima e dou-me eu algum!

Seu Mom!!


Spanish: Sí, soy un diabético, y sí, sé que “no miro” como soy.

Sí. ¡A me se permite comer el chocolate, ahora cierro para arriba y me doy alguno!

¡Su mamá!!


Dutch: Ja, ben ik een diabeticus, en ja, weet ik ik niet als ik ben „kijk“.

Ja. Ik mag chocolade eten, sluit nu en geef me wat!

Uw Mom!!


Swedish: Ja I-förmiddagen en diabetiker, och ja, vet jag att jag ”inte ser” förmiddag för något liknande I.

Ja. Tillåten förmiddag I att äta choklad, stänger nu upp och ger mig något!

Din Mom!!

D BlogVIlle - YOU ROcK!!

Well, you guys came to bat and put me to shame with DIABETES 36,or should I say DIABETES 56.

I am truly humbled.

Special "shout out" to Naomi for letting me mock her great brain a little! I was only joking sister - YOU ROcK!!

You all "ROcK" for that matter.

I wasn't sure what today's post was going to be about until I wrote the sentence above.

I just want to say THANKS to everyone in D'blogville. I've been writing my blog since November. Never did I think that when I started "Diabetesaliciousness I would meet so many wonderfully talented;funny, smart, informative blokes and I am so grateful that you've all become part of my world.

I love the fact that the folks in D'blogville are so supportive and funny.
I love that we all get one an other's issues regarding the Big D.
AND I love the fact that together, we really are making a difference.

Growing up, Diabetes was dealt with in my family (obviously, 4 of us at our dinner table were type 1's) BUT, to the rest of the world it seemed like it was "Kunik" family problem.
Occasionally, I'd get to meet other t1's and for two weeks, three summers in a row, I got to attend Camp Fire Fly, a diabetic camp in Spring Mountain PA. For those two weeks, I felt completely normal. Then I'd go back to the real world and be the medical oddity known as "Kelly K". I wa sthe girl @ school who shot up insulin (through my clothes when I really wanted to impress) and made her friends laugh about diabetes in order to make them comfortable.

Today, Diabetics are not only loud and proud, we make things happen.
The Diabetes community is making a difference in their OWN treatment and informing the public about OUR disease.

We are the ones who write the letters to any media outlet who spreads miss information to public (i.e. lumping t1 and t2 together), we are the ones "raising our voices," and we are the ones to make changes. We battle insurance companies, movie theaters (Jeff), and idiots annoying comments like "You must have the 'betes" real bad to be on a pump!"

I'm so proud to be part of such a strong community and find strength daily in your blogs, emails, articles, etc. I'm not only a better diabetic because of the D'Blogville, I'm a better PERSON because of being part of said community. I feel empowered by the folks of D'blogville and I hope I make u feel the same.

So THANKS guys, - You Rock!!!

Diabetes 36 is now DIABETES 56, Boy, DO I FEEL STUPID

So I wondered how many words I could make out of Diabetes.
I came up with 36 and used each in a Diabetes related sentence...kind of....

Let me know if I missed a word and give me a sentence to use it in. ;)

Note to Self. NEVER EVER cREATE A WORD PUZZLE IN UNDER AN HOUR. YOUR READERS WILL BEAT U EVERYTIME!!!!!!

1. I - am a Diabetic
2. Is - that going to b e a problem for you?
   
3. Id , my ego, and myself are dealing with it just fine thank-you
   
4. Be - sure to know the difference between type 1 and type 2
   
5. Sat - or sit, you still gotta take your blood sugar
   
6. Sad ? Sometimes, but it is what it is and life goes on.
   
7. Set, -as Infusion Set.
   
8. Seat, - as in sometimes diabetes has me by the "seat of my pants!"
   
9. Sit - right down and let me answer all your diabetes questions
   
10. Bet.. your glad you don't have to take shots
    
11. Bait, go ahead, take it
    
12. Tis part of my life, this thing called type 1 Diabettes
    
13. Tab, -something I used to drink
    
14. Tad, yeah needles hurt a tad
    
15. Said -my Endo very sternly
    
16. Tie one on
17. Bee Movie
    
18. Bees like honey. Honey is loaded with carbs
19. Bad ,as in The B.A.D. Blog
    
20. Base, as in Ace of
    
21. Abe Lincolin did not have Diabetes
    
22. Abs - I'm working on them
    
23. Bea makes yummy pies
    
24. As - in Diabetes
    
25. Ad - for a bogus diabetes cure
26. Ted, take your blood sugar
    
27. Seed, as in my infusion set has gone to seed
    
28. Seeds...of change
29. See, this is what you call Blood Sugar Nirvana
30. Si, Senior
    
31. Diet - always on one
32. Dibs on the Smarties
    
33. Dab the cotton swab on your belly
    
34. Stab myself with my infusion set
    
35. Beets - As in "I got the beets" or "You must have the beets real bad to be on a pump."
    
36. Steed, as in the hero rides in on one, carrying Smarties for my lows
37. Thanks to Allison who pointed out that I forgot "DEBT -- as in "I'll be in debt from all the juice I have to buy!" How the hell did I miss That one? Thanks Allison!!
38. Beat - As in "this will not beat me!" Big Shout Out to Randee - for coming up with #38!
39. "Date," as in July 27, 1982 (my Dx.) What's yours? Jeff. Jeff mine was either Halloween, or the day before, 10/30/ 1978, whih was my parents anniversary. Not really sure, beause everyone in the hospital was in Halloween costume's for like 2 days straight. That year, every single damn nurse decided to be clown. Talk about a nightmare diagnoses!
40. Deb, as in debutante - Thanks Diane
41. Bid -
    What's yours christine-megan has bid her islets good bye! thanx christine megan!
    
42. Debate - Because according to Justine, she had to debate her insurancece co for coverage of supplies, i.e cgms! Thanks Justine, floored that I missed that one!
43. Abide, As in I just have to abide by this frickin disease - Naomi
    
44. Best, as in, "is this the best I can think of? - Naomi
    
45. Ate my sugar - Naomi
    
46. Aid, the sugar came to my aid - Naomi
    
47. Abet as in aid and abet - Naomi
    
48. Beast, as in beast of a disease - Naomi
    
49. Diabetes Teases - Naomi - once again
50. staid as in try to say staid - Naomi - Yes, very tired of writing her name now!
51. Idea - as in a good idea - Thanks NAOMI
52. Said - SHUT UP Naomi, said Kelly in shame!
53. Bed, as in Naomi , really put this idea to bed!
54. Bites, as in Kelly bites at word games, and was "bitch slapped by Naomi
55. Dabs, as in "Naomi dabs in the dark arts in come up with so many words!
56. Beads, as in beads of sweat are forming on Kelly's head due to the embarrassment of her Diabetes 36 now being the diabetes 56 thanks to Naomi and other highly intelligent Diabetesacliousness readers!

I LOVE.......

So I'm back to blogging full swing and I needed to figure out today's post. Yesterday I read Hannah's blog and thought, a list of LOVES, what a freaking wonderful ideal. List my LOVES, as in things, not people.

It's pretty basic. You make a detailed list of your LOVES, but you must not include a single person. You can't list loving the way your niece saying your name, or the way your baby giggles makes you feel.

This list of LOVES is all about YOU, or in this case, IT'S ALL ABOUT ME.

I LOVE the ocean or any large body of water, like the Chesapeake. I love everything about the water. The smell, being on it and in it. I LOVE the way the ocean makes me feel calm.
I LOVE the sound of waves hitting the shore a lapping up against a boat. I feel at home in the water and at peace. I LOVE sitting on my board above the water, waiting for a wave.
And I LOVE snorkeling below the waves and feeling like a fish. We are 3/4's salt water and I know the reason why - at least for me. It's part of who and what I am.

When I was little, I LOVED swimming in the ocean, and then running up to the hot sand and laying down in it. I'd lie face down, deep in the hot sand and I'd let it warm my body. All my friends would do the same thing and we'd have serious talks about life, while the hot sand warmed us up. I still LOVE swimming in the ocean, but ensconcing ones self deep in hot sand has lost it's appeal as an adult, unfortunately. I still see kids do it today and I envy them.


I LOVE chocolate - any and all kinds. I consider chocolate to be an actual food group and I indulge every day!

I LOVE the color green, any and all shades, especially chartreuse. Green makes me happy, and in my mind green represents good health. On a selfish note, green brings out my eyes. Green is calming and energetic. Green is great.

I LOVE making homemade soups,dips, and sauces. I make a mean hummus, a fantastic tomato/calantro./jelapeno and lime soup, and really kick-ass salsa.

I LOVE the smell of citrus. I love how citrus tastes 2!

I LOVE my Knee High, black, 3 inch spike heeled, leather boots.

I LOVE the rest of my shoes!

I LOVE reading a good book and always have. I love getting lost in the story and in the characters. When I was little, I loved eating apples while I read books, because that's what Jo in "Little Woman" did. Except she read her books in a Garret, and I read mine on the couch, at the kitchen table, in bed or on the front porch.

I LOVE to write and I'm good at it. However, I am a really terrible editor.

I LOVE music. All types. I listen to Spanish and French music whose words I don't understand but whose sound makes me happy. I love the sound of a guitar, accoustic and electric and I love the sound of a Cello and violin. I can bang my head with the best or worst of the music genres. My repertoire is extensive. I love Beatles tunes, Crowded House, 80's tunes, Madonna, Edith Piaf, AcDc/ Def Leopard, Show Tunes, Johnny Cash, Bonnie Raitt, Dolly, Gwen Stafani, just to name a few. I LOVE that as far as music is concerned, I have no limits.

I LOVE spicy foods.

I LOVE fresh mint in my drinks and fresh cilantro in my salsa.

I LOVE the smell of Lavender.

I LOVE crushing fresh herbs between my fingers like mint, and lavender, cilantro, and basil, etc.

I LOVE gardening and consider myself somewhat gifted in that area. I love growing veggies and flowers and herbs. I LOVE that gardening gives me not only a wonderful sense of accomplishment, but a wonderful peace of mind.

I LOVE that I can parallel park my car into almost any space in the city. I'm not the best driver in the world, but damn, I am excellent at backing into a space, no matter what side of the street it's on! My neighbors have actually knocked on my door, and asked me to back their cars into a parking space. I'M THAT GOOD.


I LOVE Lucy The Elephant - She's been a constant friend since I was a very tiny little girl.

I LOVE laughing. Loud, crazy, from the bottom of my gut laughs. I especially LOVE when I laugh so hard that I cease to make any noise and tears start to roll down my face.

I LOVE that I have the ability to make others laugh. It is one of the greatest gifts that God has given me. I am grateful that I possess this ability and never take it for granted.


I LOVE the feeling I get from making others laugh. It's such an adrenaline rush. I can't explain it, except to say , it's AMAZING.

I LOVE going to Plays, especially Musicals. I start to tear up when the overture starts. I don't know why, I just do.

I LOVE Peanut Butter, crunchy.

I LOVE cheese. If truth be told, I am addicted to cheese.

I LOVE tea time. Loose tea ROcKS!

I LOVE ice cream. Anything made by Ben and Jerry's works for me!

I LOVE the fact that I am a Laundry Technician.

I LOVE my Mac Book Pro.

I LOVE Peanut Butter Jelly Time.

I LOVE Manatees. I swam with them and it was one of the best experiences in my life. It was totally unexpected and organic. I was snorkeling in Key Largo and literally bumped right into to a Manatee Mama and baby....It was truly magical. They are lovable & wise creatures who have no enemy in the world, except for humans. They also have fingers under their fins and one actually held my hand. I think I violated like 10 federal laws, unknowingly of course. It was SO worth it!

I LOVE monkeys.

I LOVE The Family Guy.

I LOVE Animal Planet.

I LOVE Pizza, a thin crispy crust with loads of garlic does the trick for me.
Speaking of Garlic, of LOVE the smell of garlic and olive oil sauteing . YUM.

I LOVE the group "Crowded House ."

I LOVE going to the movies with others.

I LOVE going to the movies by myself.

I LOVE dogs. Puppies make me laugh and feel all warm and fuzzy inside. I am huge pushover when it comes to doggies.

I LOVE dancing in the rain. Some of the best memories I have involve dancing and twirling in the rain.

I LOVE hearing the rain on my rooftop when I go to sleep.

I LOVE BBQ.

I LOVE sunsets, especially if the sky is fiery orange. I love "Red Sky at Night," which means Sailor's delight.
I also LOVE "Red Sky at Dawn," which means gypsy storm coming on.

I LOVE Jimmy Buffet and The Clash.

I LOVE having choices.

I LOVE my insulin pump.

I LOVE red wine.

I love my Vodka Mojito's, so do my friends.

I LOVE first kisses and being hugged tight.

I LOVE Spa days with my girlfriends.

I LOVE what blogging has done for me.

I LOVE me....And it's about time.

I Got Issues - As in Absorption! OR Infusion Set Nirvana Just Did Not Happen!

So here's the thing - the past few days have been filled with "absorption issues."

You know, having to do with my cannula. Normally, I'm good for two or three days, sometimes more - But don 't tell my Endo. However, this past weekend, I've had to replace my infusion set 4 times! Ledges and doorknobs had nothing to do with it!

I won't even mention the fact that Minimed does not sell the infusion sets separate from the tubing, so yeah, I''ll be short a few infusion sets at the end of my current supplies.

Do pump companies not realize that we use more infusion sets than tubing?? Are they clueless or just greedy?

I don't mean to complain, and it certainly could be worse....BUT it's just such a pain in the arse - Or in this case the stomach & thigh. I need to bitch to the masses and get some much needed validation.

Sometimes, we reach "infusion Set Nirvana." And I know you know what I'm talking about.
It's when we manage to stick the infusion set in a spot/angle that is perfect. Not only does the insertion not hurt, but we are barely aware that it's there and are numbers are perfect.
No redness or soreness in the said area, and we wish that we could keep that infusion set for life.

That was not the case this weekend. I worked & having to deal with absorption issues was just not on my top 10 list.
Maybe it wasn't the cannula, maybe it was really an insulin or a blood sugar thing. I don't really know. It might have been a Trifecta effect involving all three.

With diabetes, we just have to listen to what are body is telling us. Mine, as usual was making me guess. Today, all seems to be back to normal. Blood sugars are good, and hopefully my infusion set will remain intact for another 24 hours.

Of course the day is still young and all that could change. But for right now, my biggest issue is that my Apple Keyboard is on the fritz, but that's a story for another day.

After 30 years....My Voice is STRONGER And Has Joined Others (I also went a little crazy with the CAPS)

After 30 Years as a Type 1 Diabetic, my VOICE has grown STRONG.

The TYPE 1 COMMUNITY has grown larger, more vocal, and more active.

When I was first diagnosed, my father told me to keep it to myself and not to let anyone know Diabetes was a secret. He kept it one - I did not.

Now, t1's are loud and proud, owning the day and educating any and and all who will listen.

In the past 30 years I've seen us go from testing urine, to testing blood.
I've experienced going from multiple shots on a daily basis, to wearing a pump 24X7.
I started on a diet which was based on exchanges and listed chocolate as a forbidden food.
Now, my diet is all about counting carbs and allows me to indulge in my chocolate fix.

In 30 years, I've LOST my SISTER to Type 1 Diabetes and had my NEPHEW diagnosed
with it.

30 years ago, my Endo told my parents and I that "they were 10 years away from a cure."
Those 10 years have turned to 30 in the blink of an eye, and we still are left waiting.

As PATIENTS, Type 1's have become PROACTIVE in the search for the cure, and ACTIVE in the EDUCATION of others.

Today, I raise my voice for those who no longer can. My father John, my sister Debbie, my two Aunts Joanne and Pat, and my Great Grannie.

Today, my VOICE joins MANY....

TOGETHER, WE RAISE OUR VOICES and demand UNDERSTANDING of TYPE 1 DIABETES

TOGETHER, WE DEMAND FUNDING for RESEARCH.

TOGETHER, WE DEMAND a CURE

TODAY...OUR VOICES HONOR ALL who LIVE with TYPE 1.

TOGETHER, OUR VOICES are STRONGER .

TOGETHER....WE MAKE DIFFERENCE.

"LADIES AND GENTLEMEN....THE DIABETES CIRCUS PROUDLY PRESENTS THE BALANCING ACT OF A DIABETIC'S LIFE........"

Painting by Marc Chagall

After my last post where I blamed Scotty J for my wild blood sugar ride, BetterCell and I had a dialogue and we both came to the exact same conclusion in the reader comments section of said post.

We both feel that Living with Diabetes is like living life under the big top. It's a balancing act, a 3 Ring Circus whose acts continue to change, amaze, and challenge us on a daily basis.

With that being said; yours truly began to imagine the following D-Circus Maximus in vivid detail.

Imagine if you will, a pancreas shaped tent where the Greatest Show on earth, "The Balancing Act of A Diabetics Life" takes place. listen as the Ring Master explains my act with "Candy Girl" and "Pour Some Sugar on Me" alternately accompanying the various diabetic feats.

IT'S SHOWTIME!
(and for the sake of time & space in d-blogville, it's is a one-woman show)

"Ladies and Gentlemen, the Diabetes Circus Balancing Act of a Diabetics Life, Proudly Presents,

The Amazing Miss Kelly K, T1 for 30 years and and LIVING a KICK-ASS LIFE!

Watch as she CONSTANTLY jumps through Rings of Fire to OWN her Blood Sugars on a daily basis!

See her bravely (Stupidly?) pricking her finger with just a single lancet-sans Pen, & checks her blood sugar. Watch in AMAZEMENT as she CALCULATES DIABETES MATH, counts her carbs, takes her blood sugar, and correctly boluses for every meal she eats!

Pulling it all together to reach BLOOD SUGAR NIRVANA!

OBSERVE as she CORRECTLY ESTIMATES how many carbs in a 1/2 cup serving of Ben and Jerry's Vanilla ice cream ( 18grams,) a small apple ( 15 grams - 4 grams of fiber = 11 grams,) and a 1 Cup serving of Lowfat Silk Vanilla Soy milk (10grams -1 gram of fiber = 9grams of carb)

Watch in ASTONISHMENT as she PRECISELY identifies which spinning plate has the correct two ounce service of cooked pasta !!!!! A tricky feat that could screw up Blood Sugar Nirvana in an instant if not properly identified and bolused for.

Prepare to be DUMBFOUNDED by her DEXTERITY as she & her pump tubing DEFY & DANCE around DOORKNOBS, EDGES and LEDGES - Most of the time.

Be AMAZED as she not only changes her infusion set in the blink of an eye, but rotates the location as well. ALL IN UNDER 30 SECONDS. Now you see it, now you don't!

Watch her as she NAVIGATES on the Tightrope of life, handling a low blood sugar at work and still maintains her dignity.

Listen and learn as she CONTINUALLY EDUCATES herself on all the latest and greatest Diabetes breakthroughs, studies, and technical accouterments that hit the Diabetes market on a daily basis.

Join her as she WORKS IT ALL OUT, before her actual workout.
Taking her blood sugar; figuring out her temporary basal rate, and MAGICALLY concealing a Lara Bar; B.S. machine, emergency $5, and house keys on her person - And still manages not to look like a bag lady.

Listen in AWE as she handles PEOPLES STUPID QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS regarding diabetes & Take bets on whether or not she will keep calm and educate the person on the difference between t1 and t2, or if she'll loose her cool entirely and verbally annihilates them with her sardonic wit. "

It's a job, it's an adventure, it's a pain in the ass, and it is OUR life.

I Just Can't Seem To Get It Right Today......And I'm blaming Scotty J

I just can't seem to get it right today, Blood Sugar Nirvana was just not happening.

For the record, I blame Scott Johnson for my high blood sugar. Why? Because very soon after I read his High Blood Sugar post, my own went off the charts. Coincidence or fact? YOU BE THE JUDGE.

Thanks Scotty, I owe you one.

Seriously though, I woke up low, like really low, like 42. My lips were numb and my limbs felt strangely detached from my body. I hate when this happens and really try and avoid the lows ALL COSTS.
Not only do I feel as if I've lost all control, but my life depends on getting said numbers back to normal.
I drank my juice and downed a bowl of the forbidden fruit - Special K cereal with strawberries. I even had a spoonful (or two) of peanut butter with honey and a swig of soy milk.

Over treating of course led to a mid day high.

I didn't eat lunch because at 292, lunch was just not an option and my head hurt something fierce. Ah...The joys of the blood sugar high and the headache and sluggishness off the chart numbers bring. Still, I had to plow through projects and focus on work.

I pushed through the day and drank some tea.
The stubborn B.S. lingered around 210 all afternoon, which caused my anxiety rise,
big time.

I changed my infusion set once, and increased my basal rate, TWICE.

I drank four 16 oz bottles of water and peed like a race horse.

Ketones were negative, so....I had that going for me.

At 4:25, I was 179 and at dinner I was 103.
Things looked and felt like everything was back to normal, FINALLY.

I must admit, dinner was pretty damn delicious. Partly due to my fabulous culinary skills that created a magnificent broccoli and Cheddar quiche, and party due to my non existent lunch, I was famished!

Current blood sugar 1.5 hours after my meal, 160.

Finally, all is right with my world.

Shit happens, and so does diabetes. Sometimes highs occur and the more we worry, the higher our blood sugar goes.
Sometimes there's a reason, and sometimes there isn't. Regardless of the cause, we have to monitor it and wait for our numbers to drop. The world doesn't stop just because our blood sugars decide to mess with our day. Clocks continue ticking, work needs to be finished, and deadlines must be met.

We have to regain control over our diabetes, no matter how long it takes.

Diabetes teaches us patience, whether we want to learn it or not.

"MARCIA,MARCIA,MARCIA!!!!!!!!!!"

Introducing a Post on the "New Type 1 Diabetic." Not to be confused with her more popular sister Type 2 Diabetes

Sometimes having Type 1 Diabetes makes me feel like Jan Brady.

The neurotic Brady sister #2 who was just as smart (some say smarter), just as pretty (some say even prettier), just as annoying (I say MUCH more annoying), and just as much the fashion victim as her "Golden Girl" sister Marcia. But,alas, poor Jan always spent each episode living in the shimmery shadow that the glorious Marcia cast.

Right now, you might be saying to yourself, "Kelly - your nuts, what the heck do you mean?"

Well dear Diabetesaliciousness reader, sometimes (and by sometimes I mean most of the time) I feel that Type 2 Diabetes gets all the "glory" in our Diabetes Brady family.

All, or most of the articles I find in my "research" regarding Diabetes breakthroughs, studies, etc always seem to have a T2 spin to them. Even today, April 1, 2008, on my very own blog's Diabetes News Feed, all 4 articles featured are for type 2 Diabetics. It's really great that Australian researchers did a study on the Ti Chi benefits for T2 diabetes. BUT, wouldn't Ti Chi help me? For your local Philly/Tri Stater CN8 watchers, (WHAT IS TI CHI?)
Why was the study just done on T2's?

I get all excited when I see the headline for a new diabetes breakthrough, and then I realize it's all about "Marcia, Marcia, Marcia." Or in my case, Type 2 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes.

Sometimes it seems that only when a T1 tragedy strikes, does Type 1 make the news.
Then our hearts our broken and are tempers flare because we know that the tragedy could have been prevented, had the proper authorities been notified, and the proper info regarding T1 had reached the public.

Instead, T1& T2 causes, symptoms, & treatments are all lumped together, when in actuality they could not be more different. They are in fact, two very different diseases, who happen to have some characteristics and a name in common.

What about T1's? Are not we "Jan Brady's " of the Diabetes family just as important as out Marcia Brady T2 Diabetic counterparts? We my be a different branch of the family, but we are just as important.

Where's the love, where's the money for the research, and where the hell is the cure?

I don't blame my T2 compadres, they have their own issues and I feel for them, I know they get discriminated for other reasons that I don't have to contend with.

No, I blame the media for lumping us all together, not differentiating between the two, and printing information that might help t2's, but could really harm t1's. For example, every media outlet Printed Halle Berry's statement regarding her switch from being a t1 to a t2. You know the one, where she said something along the lines of "I used to be t1 but now I consider myself a t2, and I weaned myself off insulin through diet and exercise." You remember the brew ha, I'm paraphrasing and I won't bore us by replaying ,reprinting, or linking the video and various articles regarding said statement.

Maybe I'm just tired of having to explain my disease to people who continuously confuse it with the other more flamboyant member of my Diabetes family.
At this point, I'd settle for John Q. Public knowing the difference between T1 and T2, and never, ever having to hear some none-diabetic say to me, "Your on the insulin pump, you must have diabetes real bad!" How freaking "groovy" would that be!