Tag Archives: blood glucose

My report card and OWS the drug

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Gillian

Last week I came up with a list of things that I needed to do in order to try and repair my body and make it able to run pain free again.  Here is how I did: Skip track work out … Continue reading →

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Pleasant Prairie Race Report

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Gillian

Pre Race I decided to sign up for Pleasant Prairie Olympic distance triathlon just to get more triathlon experience under my belt. We all know i need transition experience and open water swimming.  This meant a 3 am wake up… … Continue reading →

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The dreaded track, a chicago gem and don’t ground me mr. dentist

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Gillian

First things first, I made it to the track again this morning! Yay me! 🙂  two weeks in a row.  I still had to talk myself into it, which took way too long in the morning which made me late … Continue reading →

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Its not always the diabetes

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Gillian

I woke up this morning and felt like I had been run over by a train.  My immediate thought was oh,oh my BG must be through the roof.  My body hurt I was drowsy despite getting a decent amount of … Continue reading →

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Doable goals and inventory of pain

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Gillian

This week I planned to get back into certain workouts that have been neglected post-ironman (May 19th).  It had been four weeks so I decided that if I could at the very least get to the workout regardless of how … Continue reading →

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Protein Pancake and Bolus nirvana

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Gillian

Ever since I tried to go Paleo I have fallen in love with my protein pancake.  It is my favorite part of the day.  The morning with my coffee, my protein pancake with almond butter and blueberries on top.  It … Continue reading →

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Red Rider

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Gillian

Today I did the Chicago Tour de Cure ride for the American Diabetes Association.  I LOVE this ride for many reasons.  First and foremost what better reason to ride than to raise money for such a great cause.  Second, it … Continue reading →

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Grazing and morning exercise

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Gillian

  Last night I attended a charity event at Goose Island Brewery.  My CDE (certified diabetes educator) is the founder for the charity  Slamdunk Kids  for Diabetes Basketball Camp.  A wonderful charity that offers free basketball camps to kids with … Continue reading →

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Wobbley and Shakey

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Gillian

Today I was riding into work and that familiar low blood sugar feeling set in.  I was wobbly and shakey. I left the house feeling fine and I hadn’t over bolused.  I had a banana and almond butter and some … Continue reading →

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Leons Race Report

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Gillian

Race Report – Leon’s Triathlon This was the third year since the resurgence of Leon’s Triathlon.  The triathlon was a popular Olympic distance race in the late 80’s and early 90’s.  It took a hiatus and then came back in … Continue reading →

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