Lisa Krakel
April 25, 2010This is my first time to join a team for any purpose. I joined Team Wild because I hope to learn some blood glucose management tips that will enable me to do whatever I want to do whenever I want to do it.
I am one of those LADA folks, having gestational diabetes with a late in life (40) pregnancy and then being diagnosed with full-blown Type I 4 years later. My youngest son was diagnosed with Type I at age 10.
I have been on a paradigm pump for 7 years. I like it except that little bubbles get in the reservoir and wreak havoc with my control. I constantly check for them now and prime often. I have a CGM, but have not had much luck with it even being close to the meter’s readings, so do not use it.
I receive care and support from my endocrinologist, Dr. Kathryn Weber, and CDE Kathy Jennings, both with Kaiser Permanente. I have also received education and help with setting my basals from Integrated Diabetes and Gary Scheiner, an online resource.
I love being outdoors. I live in the foothills of Colorado. I have a Golden Retriever who keeps me motivated to get out and hike after work most days of the week. In the winter hiking means strapping on the snowshoes or cross-country skis. Weekends allow time for full day excursions. My goal is to backpack 5-10 days at a stretch.
I live near a rec center and have begun swimming a couple of days a week. I also use video tapes/DVDs for AM exercise. I like Streamline Fitness by Karen Voight for strength training using hand weights. I like Jane Fonda’s New Workout for isometrics and stretching.(This one is so old it’s getting hard to find.) I like David Swenson’s Short Forms Yoga,15, 30, and 45 minute Ashtanga routines.
I would not describe myself as an athlete. Running is plain ole’ hard work for me. I found out I could run a 5k after coaching an after-school Girls on the Run team.
I am appreciating the sharing of experiences and knowledge that Team Wild affords me.
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