Recipe Friday

Renata — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:34:17 +0000

Here is another recipe that was submitted to D-Feast Friday. (you can find the recipes by going to Bitter-Sweet Diabetes and clicking on the D-Feast Friday link on the left hand side) This one comes from Sweet Bites. I am personally not a big sweet potato fan, however my family loves them. I was thinking this [...]

My Man Mike

Renata — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:24:20 +0000

You know what I noticed yesterday when I went back to read the story about my family with the kids? It’s all about me and I and Kelsey and Marty. Sometimes I say the kids and a lot of the times I say us, but I never ever mention my husband. That didn’t make me feel [...]

The Diabetic Duo has been Featured!

Renata — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:45:49 +0000

Hey will you look at that! Leighann over at D-Mom Blog has featured The Diabetic Duo on her site. Pretty Cool!!!

I invite you to read about Renata, and then visit her blog The Diabetic Duo. Not only is she an expat living in New Zealand, but she has two teenagers with type 1 diabetes. You can [...]

New D-Parent Social Network

Renata — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 18:58:28 +0000

There is a new Diabetes Social Network in town, but this one is for D-Parents of Type 1 Kids.

http://dmomblog.ning.com/

This site was started by our fellow blogger Leighann from D-Mom. I belong to TuDiabetes and I love that network. It helps me get a better understanding of what life is like to be a [...]

Pineapple Chicken Chili

Renata — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:35:43 +0000

I grabbed this recipe from Your Diabetes May Vary. We love chili and even though we are moving towards spring here in NZ, you would never know it by looking at this past weeks weather. I am intrigued by the sweetness of the pineapple and the hot chili powders. Can’t wait to make it, hope you [...]

To Treat or to Not Treat

Renata — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:55:15 +0000

This subject is as old as diabetes itself I would imagine, but it amased (going with my Kiwi spellings here, be patient with what looks to be misspelled or should I say misspelt) Let me start again. It amased me at how many parents still struggle over whether or not to let their kids participate in holiday treats.

One [...]

Friend Training

Renata — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:52:49 +0000

Something that came up quite a bit from the children at the conference was about how we as parents talk about THEIR disease with THEIR friends. Some said that their parents went overboard making a big deal out of making sure everyone watched as their child tested or took a shot. It made me wonder what kind of parent I was.

Am I [...]

DYNZ Conference

Renata — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:03:25 +0000

This weekend was full of excitement and laughter. There was a lot of smiling and hand shaking and even more introductions of my family. I have to say it was really a nice weekend. We learned a lot about others and just as much about ourselves. I know that sounds odd…but you will understand shortly.

We drove [...]

Heading to Rotorua

Renata — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:42:57 +0000

The family is packing up to head to the Diabetes Youth New Zealand (DYNZ) conference this weekend in Rotorua. This will be our first big diabetes thing since being in NZ. I will be there in several capacities. I have been nominated to the committee of DYNZ as the Region 1 Rep (Auckland and Northland). My nomination [...]

Another All Over the Place Post

Renata — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:49:11 +0000

1. Kelsey had an afternoon of lows that I couldn’t figure out. And I mean LOW 2.1′s (37) and I kep feeding her and all she cared about was getting back on the phone. I was left thinking she is going to be 17 in a week. Am I ever going to be able to let [...]