Pumped... about the technology

InkStain'D is out in all it's Sunday glory. You'll read all kinds of good stuff here, including a review of the iBGStar by Valerie Anne of Diabetically Yours (my newest blogger discovery - and what a treasure she is!) Did I mention I'm very pumped about this technology? My local pharmacy is on the case, but I might be downloading the app even before receiving the meter. Did I mention that I'm excited? Right... ok, moving on.

Cool stuff worth reading in the Sunday Edition:

• Surprise Surprise... - Diabetically Yours
• Yes I Can Have Chocolate - No More Shots for Shannon
• May DSMA Carnival: The best of the May Diabetes Blogs
• May the Fourth Be With You: Happy Blogaversary to SixUntilMe
• Predetermined Nonsense - A Consequence of Hypoglycemia
• Junk Food Ban in Ontario Schools: Protest video by students & definitely worth watching
• Eye implants restore vision in British patients (InkStain'D note: if they can do this, just think what the artificial pancreas will do... tech is just so amazing!) 
• Often Awesome - a series about living life with ALS: a bittersweet love story
• Recipe: Homemade Nutty Bars

So please visit InkStain'D and discover what's worth reading.

Lovers and Fighters in our Midst

Today's InkStain'D is featuring a love story. It's not an everyday love story though. If you've come to know Meri, her husband Ryan, and the rest of her family through her witty, insightful and inspirational writing at Our Diabetic Life blog, you already know their story. As a brief recap (that sounds so crass, but I don't mean it to be), Ryan has been facing life threatening tumors. Through these challenges, they show their love, their strength as a couple, and as a family, which puts life in perspective. Everyday I send some positive thoughts to the Great Wide Open just for them. Miracles do happen. Anyway, I invite you to check these posts out. You won't be sorry (mini spoiler alert: you may need a tissue or two).

Now, all that being said, there are so many other Lovers and Fighters in our midst - a ton of stuff. Worth the visit I should think. But if I haven't convinced you yet, see below for a teaser:

• Taking Away It's Power - C's Life With D
• I Have a Few Questions - Texting My Pancreas
• Ancient Glucose Meters - Six Until Me
• Dozing - Ninjabetic
• Blind Ultrarunner Uses iPhone to See (Sidebar: Larry, take note!)
• How to Make Perfect French Fries - Art of Doing Stuff (also how to make them frozen fries)
• Bacon and Egg Salad - BitchinKitchen
• Frozen Yogurt Drops - The Kitchn

Visit InkStain'D and see what's going on in our community and beyond.

InkStain'D Out: The Real People Sick Edition

Why do I call this the Real People Sick Edition? Well, this was a sick day for me because I was Real People Sick. Now, you might wonder what that is, but there's times when I feel sick because of diabetes - too high, too low, things just being "off". But over the last few days, I've been leading up to a kick*ss hacking cold - in the diabetes community known as Real People Sick.

Now, if one is commuting long distances - on a cramped train - those who cough get the withering stares evil eye from their fellow commuters. So to avoid the curse that they would bestow upon me, I stayed home to recuperate, and well, here's the RPS edition.

This edition features lots of blog posts from our DOC (Diabetes Online Community), and as it turns out, I must have been hungry, because there are lots of food-related posts, including a DIY recipe for Larabars. I've never seen them here in Canada, but I've heard they are delicious, and this recipe looks like something I might even try. Maybe I should call it the Foodie Edition. Anyway, some feature blogs and articles:

• News Alerts: Kayla's Life Notes
• Meggins and Patterns: Texting My Pancreas
• Rage-Bolusing Cause and Effect: The Diabetic's Corner Booth
• Neuropathy from Diabetes
• New Data Mining Eatery App and What It Teaches Us About Our Diet
• French Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich: Portuguesegirlcooks.com
• English Muffin French Toast: The Kitchn 

... and theres at least a couple of super easy kitchen tips. So check out today's InkStain'D to see what might be there for you.

InkStain'D is Out: April 21st

This InkStain'D is coming out a day earlier than usual. You may say, when does InkStain'D publish anyway? Fair enough. However, what the heck, it's out and that's cool, right? So now you have the rest of the weekend, and beyond, to enjoy this Special Early Edition of InkStain'D.

As usual, some great blog posts! Check out the video that was uploaded as part of the You Can Do This Project, featuring some of our Diabetes Online Community T1 folk who were diagnosed as adults (as was this InkStain'D publisher at age 28). It always surprises me when people - especially medical professionals (the most recent being my rheumatologist) - who say to me, "That was awfully late to be diagnosed!". Um, not really, but that's okay, now you know.

Anyway, enjoy and see you again in a few days.

Some of the findings in this edition are:

• Sorting Out a Tangle - Living Vertical
• Now What? - Life After Dx - Diabetes Uncensored
• Group Effort - A Consequence of Hypoglycemia (which has that video that I mentioned earlier)
• Watch What You Say - LADA Life
• Southwestern Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

And other great bits and pieces. If you have difficulty accessing the videos posted, Accessible InkStain'D is also available (check out link at InkStain'D or at top of this page).

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