My Personal Blog
A couple of years ago, they found out I had diabetes. There are several ways to control it and the easiest way it to have food with not a big amount of carbs. Here is an awesome ice cream recipe which my wife is making for me on a regular basis. (Lucky Me!) Some call … Read more
When I was living in the Netherlands, I used the FreeStyle Libre as Constant Glucose Monitor (CGM). In the USA this is not covered by my health insurance and I had to try the Dexcom G6. When I was out of my FreeStyle Libre, I went to my pharmacy and I received a packet for … Read more
Yes ! On November 12th 2017 I finished my first Marathon in Las Vegas, NV. My time wasn’t fast and this wasn’t my goal. My goal was just to finish before they close the circuit. Preparation Every person is different and you can read a lot about preparation regarding marathons on internet. I got 5 … Read more
As you can see in my post My First Marathon, I finished the Las Vegas Marathon 2017. It wasn’t a pleasure walk. It needed preparation and a lot of research regarding my diabetes. Here are my personal 5 tips to run with Diabetes and finish a marathon. Tip 1 : Fill yourself with Carbs ! … Read more
In may 2016 I started, since the first time in my life, with running. Just to make sure I could make the finish line in september 2016 during a mudmaster race. Then there was the 5K run, the 12K mudmaster run and now, 18 months later I am a Las Vegas Marathon finisher ! I … Read more
To stabalize my sugarlevels, I am eating not much carbs. Now I do love pancakes, but they are filled with carbs. Here’s a recipe with less carbs ! Eggs and Banana ! The recipe is very easy. You will need 2 eggs and 1 banana. The mix it together. and then put them in a … Read more
Right now I got the FreeStyle Libre for a week and although there are some things for improvement, I really like it. Why use it ? As you may know I got diabetes and using the Omnipod. Although I do some running and watch my health, my hba1c value wasn’t great the last 6 months. … Read more
I only drink 100% agave tequila. Why ? Tequila got Alcohol. Is it bad ? First of all : Alcohol is not good for your body. That is the disclaimer. And if you got diabetes and you want to drink some alcohol from time to time, please know what you can drink ! Beer … Read more
May 2007 : Diagnose Diabetes ! When I was 35 years old, the doctor at a hospital told me I am a diabetic ! Not type 1 or type 2, but a MODY. This completely changed my life. How ? Before the diagnose, I drank a lot of water each day. Don’t think 2 liters, … Read more