Happy Belated World Diabetes Day!!!

Hey everyone! Yesterday I got a text message from my mom during school saying "Happy World Diabetes Day!" I completely didn't realize it was yesterday until my mom sent that. Like I knew it was on November 14, but didn't make the connection I guess... So, if you weren't aware like I kinda was yesterday was World Diabetes Day. Here is what the International Diabetes Federation says about it:

"World Diabetes Day (WDD) is celebrated every year on November 14. The World Diabetes Day campaign is led by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and its member associations. It engages millions of people worldwide in diabetes advocacy and awareness. World Diabetes Day was created in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization in response to growing concerns about the escalating health threat that diabetes now poses. World Diabetes Day became an official United Nations Day in 2007 with the passage of United Nation Resolution 61/225. The campaign draws attention to issues of paramount importance to the diabetes world and keeps diabetes firmly in the public spotlight. 

World Diabetes Day is a campaign that features a new theme chosen by the International Diabetes Federation each year to address issues facing the global diabetes community. While the themed campaigns last the whole year, the day itself is celebrated on November 14, to mark the birthday of Frederick Banting who, along with Charles Best, first conceived the idea which led to the discovery of insulin in 1922."

I know in Cincy there was a party at Fountain Square...sadly I couldn't go, but I definitely plan on it next year if there is one! 

Did anyone do anything special for World Diabetes Day?

Ironically, I had to go see my nurse practitioner at Cincinnati Children's yesterday for clinic. It was just a normal check-up type thing. After waiting for over an hour, she came in checked me out and did normal check-up stuff. She gave me an A+! She said she couldn't complain at all except me changing my sites every 4 days instead of the recommended every 2-3 days. And my A1C was 6.5! I'm not quite sure how it was, but it's still awesome! So, yesterday was a success for me. I was her last patient yesterday and she said she loves to end her day with someone doing such a good job....she said the same thing last time too.. lol :)

How is everyone doing with their care? Anyone else get an A+ at their last clinic??

Any questions?...comments?...

<3 Sam!

Insulin Pumps

I'm not sure if you have an insulin pump or not, but I do :) and it's pretty amazing :)

I have the Animas "Ping." I seriously love it! It's awesome because it came with a One Touch meter that acts like kind of a remote to the pump. I'll be honest... I don't usually use the remote whenever I enter in for food or for a correction. I will sometimes if I'm wearing a skirt or dress. It comes in handy for that. Another reason I love it is because it's completely waterproof. I can seriously swim in my pool without taking it off.. which is awesome :)

OmniPod Insulin Pump

When I went to the pump classes at my diabetes center, there were 3 different ones I could choose from. One option was the OmniPod. The OmniPod is really unique because it is the only insulin pump that doesn't have wires. The insulin is in the Pod which is attached to your skin. In each Pod there is a little computer. You enter in using the remote for it. It was also waterproof. The more I look into the OmiPod, the more I like it. So maybe this will be my next pump....who knows??

What it looks like on

There was also the Medronic MiniMed Paradigm. Pretty much the only reason I didn't get this one was because it was water resistant and not waterproof. Other than that I really liked it. With the MiniMed you can use a CGM with it, which is pretty awesome :)

What it looks like on along with the CGM

So, if you don't have a pump and are thinking about getting one, I would definitely call your diabetes center and they can help you like they did for me!

Have a fantastic day!