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Going Blue: Mom and Daughter Face Autism and Type 1 Together

Natasha Buconjic Wallace is a Podder™ who has lived with type 1 diabetes for 32 years. Her daughter Mia was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at age three, but her struggles began at birth. This is Natasha’s story.

INSPIRING CURIOSITY: WHAT I LEARNED FROM EXPERIMENTING WITH MY DIET

In the (almost) 20 years I’ve lived with type 1 diabetes, I have always maintained that this struggle has given me more than it has taken from me. I know that my experience isn’t shared by everyone but type 1 diabetes has been the driving force in my life

PODDERS AT INSULET: INTRODUCING IRON ANDY

“Things happen,” Andy explains. “You can either curl up in a ball, or you can do something extraordinary.”

CONQUERING THE BEAST

As I’ve mentioned in a few previous blogs, I’m a runner. It is truly my outlet for life, allowing the world to slow down and make sense, giving me time to clear my head and gather my thoughts.

THE STRESS OF IT

So let’s talk about a subject everyone loves: stress. Pardon the sarcasm. The truth is no one likes stress. Like uninvited guests at dinner, stress can exhaust even the heartiest of souls, taxing you physically and emotionally.

MY BODY IS NOT MINE

Have you ever had one of those days? You wake abnormally high or low, you take a bolus to get your glucose down or suspend insulin delivery to bring it back up, and then the melee ensues.

PREVENTING AND MANAGING PUMP FAILURES

Technology: can’t live with it, can’t live without it. It’s great when it works like it's supposed to, but when it doesn't, it can be a huge source of frustration!

IT’S GOOD TO BE STUCK! STRATEGIES FOR KEEPING YOUR PUMP SECURELY IN PLACE

For those of us who use insulin pumps, we need insulin delivery to be seamless. Interrupted delivery can mean a major change in blood sugar, and it often happens at times when we are not prepared.

FROM DIAGNOSED MIDDLE SCHOOLER TO PODDER AND COLLEGE INTERN: KAYLEY’S STORY

My name is Kayley Christian and I’m 19 years old. I’ve had type 1 diabetes for almost six years. This summer, I am working as an intern with the marketing team here at Insulet Corporation.

INDEPENDENCE DAY AND FIRECRACKERS GALORE

Everyone has a secret favorite holiday. When you think of favorite holidays, the usual suspects come to mind. Christmas is the leader for most because of the decorations and the gifts. (Eggnog? Not so much.)

HIGH BLOOD SUGAR DUE TO PUMP OR SITE ISSUES?

Anyone who uses an insulin pump knows there are many benefits in terms of lifestyle and glucose control. However, there's also a lot that can go wrong.

SIX WAYS TO LOWER STRESS WITH DIABETES

Work, family, school, traffic, finances, and relationships are common sources of stress for many of us. Add diabetes management and you may feel totally overwhelmed.

THEME PARK FUN, WITH DIABETES ALONG FOR THE RIDE

While so many people compare life with diabetes to a never-ending roller coaster ride, I’m proof that real-life roller coasters can be fun!

GETTING HISTORIC: ONE MAN’S MISSION TO RUN A MARATHON IN ALL 50 STATES

On June 15, I packed two suitcases, one for me and one for my two daughters, Avery and Harper. Together, we drove from Charlotte, NC to the airport in Greenville, SC for the start of our summer vacation.

PREGNANCY AND PARENTING WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES: CATCHING UP WITH OLGA

It's no joke when people say that every pregnancy is different! I had one wonderful pregnancy with my son, Nikita, but this one... this one is different.

WITH OMNIPOD, I’M FREE AS A BIRD!

Look, I can pirouette around the bedroom naked! I can jump in the pool without a care. I don’t have to buy clothes with pockets. I don’t have to juggle and hold something between my teeth or under my chin when I use the toilet!

JOY IN MAUI: RUNNING 50 MARATHONS WITH DIABETES

Have you ever felt pure joy? Something that radiates from your inner being and throughout your body until you feel like your skin is dancing?

SEAN BUSBY’S HEROES: INTRODUCING DAN, COLLEGE STUDENT WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES

In a series of 12 episodes, PodderTalk™ is featuring interviews between professional snowboarder Sean Busby and inspirational people in the diabetes community. In this episode of Sean Busby’s Heroes, Sean talks with Dan, a college student living with T1D

GAME DAY: 3 LOW-CARB SNACKS FOR FOOTBALL FANS

School’s back in session and in many parts of the country, the leaves are changing. That means one thing – it’s football season!

DESPITE DIABETES, OUR BLOGGERS HAVE DONE INCREDIBLE THINGS

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, a time when patients, clinicians, and others whose lives are touched by diabetes bring attention to the challenges of this disease.