Archive for January, 2014
It’s (past) prep time.
When I flipped on CNN the other morning while getting ready for work and saw thousands of drivers stranded in Atlanta due to inclement weather, my very first thought was “if that was me, I’d be screwed.” Due to all the crazy cold weather this year, many folks have been stranded, grounded, or like in […]
Full-time challenges.
Now that I’m back working full time, I was reminded last week what it really means for your blood sugars when you sit in a chair…for 12 hours a day…in meetings. Hint: it ain’t pretty folks. I lead a generally active life, even in my work. As a sales rep, you’re constantly in and out […]
Type Tanks: Pockets are rad. Always.
With a blog named “I Run on Insulin,” you’d better believe I’m always happy to test out a new product for people with diabetes that like to get their fitness on. So when a company called “Type Tanks” generously sent me one their workout tops specially built for people with diabetes, I put it on […]
Guest post: Electron Microscopes and your lancets. Because science.
I love the fact that by having a blog, I have access to the thoughts and opinions of all of YOU out there. That’s the whole point of a blog, right? It’s a chance to start a discussion, to hear other’s perspectives and…gain access to their electron microsopes? Yep, you read that right! I am […]
The New Job Revealed!
Alright folks, it’s time for the big reveal, which will also, as a byproduct, include a bit of a let down BUT one that’s well worth it. My new job is with Dexcom and I couldn’t be more stoked. I will be managing the Portland to Tacoma territory for them with the sole purpose of […]
A bunch of hacks.
If you’ve never heard of Tim Ferriss, you’re not alone. But you may have heard of some of his books, with the enticing, too-good-to-be-true titles like “The Four Hour Body” and “The Four Hour Workweek.” The titles are a bit misleading, in that not everything he describes takes four hours, but the basic principal of […]
My Hardware Collection Grows…
Listen…don’t get me wrong, I’m all for work-related hardware. I got a new phone for my new job that I’ll use only for work and that’s great. The company takes care of the cost of the phone for me which is amazing. But tell me this isn’t getting a little ridiculous? […]
Totally Un(in)sure.
It’s a strange feeling being a person with diabetes without insurance. Vulnerable. Scary. When I left my last job, I ponied up the exorbitant monthly fee of $600 to remain covered on COBRA. While it was a burden to pay that every month, the alternatives of being uninsured or choosing a lesser plan that wouldn’t […]
The furthest thing from simple.
Are you able to identify this dish? If not, you’re not alone. I didn’t know what it was until I moved to Portland and a nearby English pub became a local favorite for us to grab a drink and a snack on the way home. They have literally hundreds […]
Net Carbs…is it really a thing?
Ah the new year! A time to re-commit to exercise and diet goals and for all of us with diabetes, getting or keeping that A1c low. And after all the amazing meals between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, I’m finding it a little hard to get back on the bandwagon. There were so many reasons to […]