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Pace Yourself: When?
Walking up a flight of stairs left me breathless; running or mountain biking not only left me gasping for air, but my heart rate …
Pace Yourself: Making the Call
Times of self-doubt crept in. I questioned if my shortness of breathe was caused by a lack of fitness due to all of the health challenges…
World Health Day
Today, we celebrate women and the need to support their long-term health and wellness.
Meeting the Future of Nursing
I recently had the chance to visit with Montana State University nursing students…
Should You Skate Ski with Diabetes or an Ostomy?
This winter I added to my endless list of hobbies and gear acquisitions. Learning to skate ski has been on my winter to do list for several years…
Hitting the Ice with an Ostomy
Before, during, and after the game I drink an electrolyte infused water as I sweat a fair amount while playing
Hitting the Ice with T1D
I often joke that I could suspend insulin on my tandem pump during this time and remain in target.
Medical Community Outreach
Previous visits have included a full ostomy bag change to show nursing students a stoma in-person, as well as demonstrations of the latest technologies I wear to manage my diabetes.
Affordable Care Act: Rolling Back Coverage, Part III
Our healthcare system was also rated last overall in equity, access to care, and outcome measures…
Affordable Care Act: Looming Decisions, Part II
Maybe it’s because I’m sick, or maybe I’m too idealistic. However to me, access to affordable and reasonable care for every American seems…
Affordable Care Act: A Personal Journey, Part I
We remain a non-political organization. However, I cannot ignore both positive and negative impacts the ACA has had on our community.
National Jewish Health: Denver
A trip to Denver without driving to the mountains felt a bit odd, however the care at National Jewish Health was well worth the sacrifice...
Fly Fishing Insulin Strategies
I didn’t realize how much effort it would take to remain upright in the river, or the impact 3-6 hours fishing from a boat would have on my blood sugar.
Steroid Infused Diabetes
I didn't eat a ton during the treatment, however for meals and corrections I followed the approach of small incremental boluses.
EverGreen Launches Fly Fishing Program
The program includes opportunities to learn the basics of fly fishing and also book tailored wade and float trips at a number of Bozeman area locations.
EverGreen Announces Charity Hockey Game
Teamwork is important, whether you’re fighting fires or protecting the community, and Frozen Frontline hockey is no exception.
A Stanford Journey
For those of us managing or caring for someone with a chronic illness, being seen and heard, even if no solution exists is all we ask.