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All About Exercise – Two Gals’ Views

By AmyT on March 29, 2011

The topic for this month’s DSMA (Diabetes Social Media Advocacy) blog carnival is all about exercise, which made us laugh. That’s because Allison and I are polar opposites on this topic: we’re two type 1 pumpers who view physical activity as penance and party time, respectively. I wonder which camp most of you are in — or hopefully someplace inbetween…?

Allison and Exercise:
I’m just gonna come out and say it: I hate exercising. It feels…

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Five Minutes with Phil Southerland: Type 1 Diabetes Competitive Cycling Hero

By AmyT on April 9, 2009

I know Phil Southerland wouldn’t want me to call him a hero, but I can’t help myself. He has achieved what many thought impossible: creating a team of competitive cyclists with type 1 diabetes on track to become world-class.  His efforts in recruiting athletes for Team Type 1, finding pharmaceutical sponsors, training like a maniac, and yet still finding time for motivational speaking around the country are beyond inspirational for people with diabetes everywhere. I…

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