Tag Archives: type-1 diabetes

A Tired Father’s Rant about “Diabeetus”

Every once in a while we all have to let off a little steam, especially after reading several posts about so-called “Diabetes“, or what people refer to as such. For people who don’t know: There are 4 Types of Diabetes, … Continue reading

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Type-1 (Original) – Song I made for my daughter

Type-1 (Original) – Song I made for my daughter After helping make the mother’s day song, I was inspired by her enthusiasm and love for music. That I decided to make her a song. I had a conversation with her that … Continue reading

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Finding Middle Ground

*Note to self, if I want Sugar Britches to calm down, and understand what I mean. Incorporate it into a Skylander scenario. So it’s been forever since I have written in this thing. and I thought what better way to … Continue reading

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The Chronicles of Mischa

For Sugar Britches’ birthday we decided this year to give her the option of either: A.) Having a killer party at the Great Wolf Lodge in Columbus, Oh.  Which has this insane indoor water park, equipped with water coasters, and … Continue reading

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Valentines Shenanigans

So Monday my wife and I went to Macy’s to get the kids some new clothes since apparently they grow like magical bean stalks. As we ‘accidentally’ pass by the purse section I see her scouting about like a ninja, … Continue reading

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Doctors, Idiots, and Idiot Doctors

I find it a little humorous to think about the medicai school cirriculum, while also finding myself quite curious. How is it that a doctor can educate me extensively on some rare disorder found only in South Africa? Yet can’t … Continue reading

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Blood Sugar Checks

This is ONE of the most vital aspects of attempting to maintain target range blood sugar levels. After a while it becomes muscle memory, or second nature. It is a teeter-tottering effect of highs and lows.  I can’t tell you … Continue reading

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Further Reading

In the last post I left off with the cook books, candy, and good ole’ Wilfred Brimley. You remember that fella? Cocoon, Quaker Oats, Diabetes commercials? (By the way, the arm checks hurt worse then the finger pricks, Wilfred). Anyway, … Continue reading

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The Mad D Dad introduction

There is not enough good information out there about Diabetes. When I say good, what I really mean is accurate. So I decided to write this to help re-educate all of you poor misinformed souls to what this disease really … Continue reading

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