Ah, a fresh start – a new year with so many things to accomplish.  I’m going to resist the urge to over commit to too many resolutions that I know are beyond my grasp.  I will go with a few that I know are attainable.  The top three for 2009 are: A1c constantly in the [...]

Here are the most popular blog posts of 2008. Top 10 Must Follows on Twitter Running a Marathon with Type 1 Diabetes Reusing Lancets – Insights from the Net Health Plan Coverage for CGMS Top 6 Insulin Pump Tips Below are the top commenters since this blog started in October.  I thank you for joining [...]

Here is my first vlog (video log) for Blogging Diabetes.  Today’s post discusses the infamous death code for the MiniMed insulin pump.  The video should start getting better so please bear with me as I use my webcam.  I have some sound and video equipment that I will be hooking up soon to improve future [...]

I hope your stockings are filled with lancets, your tree bears infusion sets and a constant glucose monitor awaits inside that nicely wrapped present.  Best wishes and have a Merry Christmas! Tony

The lowest I have ever been was 23 about six years ago or so.  What shocks me is that someone was driving with a blood sugar of eleven.  It’s no wonder he was stopped by the police.  I can’t believe they had to taser him though.  Talk about kicking him while he’s down (though I [...]

Check out the new welcome page to Blogging Diabetes that features a short video by yours truly.  I am definitely not auditioning for any movies in the near future.  Check it out to put a face with the writing and let me know what you think. Thank you! Tony

Darren Rowse, the Problogger, recently started a “Top Ten Must Follow” list on Twitter.  So, Blogging Diabetes (@dsainsights on Twitter) has created a list of the “Top Ten Must Follow – Diabetes” on Twitter.  Take a minute to connect with them and join the twitter community.  There are a lot of real-life insights shared about [...]

Reusing Lancets Reusing Lancets – Insights from the Net Reusing Syringes Reusing Syringes – Insights from the Net Reusing Syringes & Lancets – My View  Conclusion This was definitely an eye opening experience and will put some money back in my pocket.  After just five days of reusing my lancets, I can honestly say that [...]

Reusing Lancets Reusing Lancets – Insights from the Net Reusing Syringes Reusing Syringes – Insights from the Net Reusing Syringes & Lancets – My View For the fourth post of this series, I wanted to share some of the insights I found in my research about reusing insulin syringes. 1) Diabetes Forum: [source] I would [...]

Reusing Lancets Reusing Lancets – Insights from the Net Reusing Syringes Reusing Syringes – Insights from the Net Reusing Syringes & Lancets – My View In today’s post, I am going to switch the discussion to focus on reusing syringes.  I think there is a different argument to reusing syringes compared to lancets.  Over the [...]