Your Wednesday Tip

Speaking of Finger Pricks . . .

by Kimberly Ford Chisholm 05.16.2012 Lessons Earned
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Quick tricks for finger tips!

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Wednesday Tip: Consider a Clinical Trial!

by Kimberly Ford Chisholm 04.25.2012 Lessons Earned
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Taking part is also a profoundly personal decision.  This decision is based on many factors.  While some trials have potential benefit to the patient, others simply gather data.  Some carry risk.  Some can be disappointing, others life-changing.

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Wednesday Tip: From the Bookshelf!

by Kimberly Ford Chisholm 04.11.2012 Lessons Earned
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ShareJust last week I had the privilege to meet with opthalmologist-turned-investor who made me remember just why I am drawn to science.  At one point, Dr. Emmet Cunningham alluded to the way in which research scientists are capable of helping not one patient at a time, but millions at a time. Though I wasn’t a [...]

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Wednesday’s Tip: Make yourself feel GOOD!

by Kimberly Ford Chisholm 03.28.2012 Advocacy
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Take less that TWO MINUTES to make yourself feel great.

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Lift Weights Pre-Cardio for Fewer Lows!

by Kimberly Ford Chisholm 03.21.2012 Lessons Earned
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See if this good idea helps fine tune your T1D workouts.

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. . . And a Few More Totally Unhealthy–but really tasty–Snacks for When You Don’t Want to Administer More Insulin

by Kimberly Ford Chisholm 03.15.2012 Lessons Earned

ShareBecause of the daily challenges of T1D, there are times when a good old-fashioned treat is in order! When you’re in the mood for a tasty snack but don’t want to administer more insulin (not to mention calories) here are some good, thoroughly UNhealthy* snacks to consider: Sugarless Gum.  This doesn’t sound like much of [...]

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Five Great Snacks for When You’re Not Wanting to Administer More Insulin

by Kimberly Ford Chisholm 03.07.2012 Lessons Earned
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Check out these five Low- or No-Carb Snacks. No insulin required!

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Another Tip From the Bookshelf

by Kimberly Ford Chisholm 02.15.2012 Lessons Earned
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Did you or your T1D kid have a kids’ book that made T1D easier to live with?

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