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Good morning, my fellow diabetics. Whether you are living with type 1, type 2, or anything in between, there are systems you can use to make life with diabetes better — and safer. One of the strategies I use is injection and pump site rotation. At the beginning of each week, I write down what my injection site will be for the week. This week, for example, is my left thigh. Here’s what a full rotation cycle looks like for me: Week 1:  Left abdomen Week 2:  Left thigh Week 3:  

Decision Overload — When Diabetes Becomes a Full-Time Decision Job Diabetes isn’t just a metabolic condition — it’s a decision-heavy environment. Every day you’re deciding: What to eat. Will I be active after eating? How much insulin. What is my time in range this week? Why did I eat carnitas nachos from the taco truck? How come I keep letting myself down? I am literally making life or death decisions with food. Why don’t I do a better job managing my diabetes?  That constant

Welcome to Diabetes Distilled . My name is Taylor Long , and I’ve been living with Type 1 diabetes for nearly 25 years. I’ll never forget the moment in the emergency room when a physically fit male triage nurse pricked my finger, smeared my blood onto a test strip, looked up at me with raised eyebrows, and said: “Dude… your blood sugar is 660. You have diabetes.” Shock surged through my body—disbelief mixed with relief. Suddenly, the misery of the previous two months made sen