The Tip of The Iceberg

February 18, 2013.Reading time 6 minutes.

We recently celebrated Sugarboy’s 6th diaversary (anniversary of the day he was diagnosed with diabetes). Why do we celebrate such a thing? We celebrate life. Sugarboy was in DKA at diagnosis (diabetes ketoacidosis – very serious and dangerous – life threatening actually). We spent 5 nights in the hospital getting Sugarboy better and learning how […]

Did You Dose?

February 17, 2013.Reading time 7 minutes.

So Sugarboy took a shower before school Friday. Then he came down to eat breakfast. He tested prior to the shower and was high and he corrected by dosing insulin via his pump. Which (and he would be totally ticked at me for sharing this – but alas doesn’t read my blog) was why he […]

Spare A Rose

February 15, 2013.Reading time 1 minute.

Valentines Day is past. Candy is on clearance (now is a good time to stock up for lows and the inevitable emotional eating of chocolate). Hallmark is clearing out the shelves to make way for St. Patrick’s Day, Easter and Mothers Day. By Sunday Valentines Day will be a warm memory for many. But today and […]

Diabetes In A Cup

February 14, 2013.Reading time 9 minutes.

First, let me apologize for not having blogged in some time. 2013 started off crazy busy, then there was the flu that took down my boys and me, followed by a week of catch up with life, followed by a great visit with friends from TX that included sneaker waves, boobie cars, and stupid dune […]

Thursday Shout-Out & 48 Is Not An Appropriate Number

January 24, 2013.Reading time 14 minutes.

Today is the 1 year anniversary of my blog. Of course it didn’t start out as Stick With It Sugar. It started as Mom of 2 Type 1s. Regardless today is the 1 year anniversary of my first post. I had grand plans for today. I have a post started for this day. Ok It […]