Archive for August, 2009

Different types of runs require different ways to manage diabetes

MissyFoy -

Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Most of you will read the title of this post and think something like:  uh, yeah.  But, some of you will read that title and think something like:  what … different how … really?! 
Okay, the main variable that changes diabetes management with running is whether your run is aerobic or anaerobic.  Aerobic [...]

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How did I ever get so lucky?

MissyFoy -

Tuesday, August 18, 2009
I have a card tacked to a bulletin board in my office that reads, “How did I ever get so lucky?”  I’m not very sentimental about “stuff” so it’s pretty unusual that I would have saved a card, any card.  I usually can stand by the trash can and read birthday cards.  [...]

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The annual physical

MissyFoy -

Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Okay, so here’s what you all want to know … my A1c … 5.8.  I don’t think I paid much attention to the rest of the labs.  But, my doctor commented on my cholesterol - it’s fine, you know, but I don’t understand why it’s higher than it’s always been - ummm, [...]

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