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Thoughts on an artificial pancreas

I’ve been wondering for a while now whether a bit of joined up thinking might not be in order. We use a number of new technologies to help manage Samuel’s diabetes. He has an insulin pump linked by bluetooth to … Continue reading →

First exercise of 2011

So after the ramblings of the last post, I went for a run. It didn’t kill me. But it might have maimed me. Skiing certainly doesn’t keep you fit, not for running anyway. The route and stats are below. Trust … Continue reading →

Back to normal

It’s that time of year when everyone talks about health kicks, detoxing, starting afresh etc. I’ve never been one for New Years resolutions, especially when it comes to exercise. I don’t know why really. Probably because I’m generally training anyway, … Continue reading →

Alternative Triathlon Disciplines

So I know it’s supposed to be swimming, cycling & running. But I can’t do any of those where we are. So how about skiing, eating & drinking..? Or skiing, drinking & recovering! That’s all I’ve done today. Tomorrow is … Continue reading →

Anyone for a brew?

We are away for Christmas and this is the kettle if you want a brew at breakfast!

Nikki’s revenge

I know it isn’t. But in a small and very inappropriate way, Sam’s diabetes is helping Nikki get me back for all those nights she was up when the children were babies. She fed all three herself, so I couldn’t … Continue reading →

Plot a course for dataville

After a false start and a 10 day wait, this showed up in the post this morning… This little widget connects to my Mac (yes, with a bit of giggery pokery, I got it to work on my Mac) and … Continue reading →

The downside of the curve

At what point does a cycling blog cease to exist? Right now, Curesam.com can’t pretend to be about cycling, as I can’t remember the last time I went out on my bike. I could look it up but what’s the … Continue reading →

My Garmin has been on a trip

And I’m not talking about the four miles I did with Mutley this evening! It just died on me the day after I last used it (Nov 20th) and nothing I could do would get it working again. After a … Continue reading →

A Cycling & Diabetes blog without any cycling

I have begun to understand why cycling is more popular in France, Spain & Italy. It’s warmer there, obviously, but also for more of the year you can ride your bike. Which I have not been able to do, for … Continue reading →