15 years with diabetes comes with its share of ups and downs and I’ve made mistakes too...and my hope has wavered...
 
But every challenge I have taken on has given me more zeal for the next one. I’ve learned a lot about management and gained confidence to challenge diabetes back! Join Me!!
Chris Jarvis at a Glance
Name: Chris Jarvis Age: 27 Birthday: Sept 10th 1980 From: Grimsby, Ontario (Full Bio Click Here) Education: Northeastern University, Boston Ma, BSc in May 06 Major: Chemical Engineering Main Sport: Rowing Hobbies: Running, cycling, dancing, cooking, socializing ... checking my blood sugar ;) (Athletic Achievements coming soon) Role Models: Mom & Dad Diseases:Type 1 Diabetes Age at Diagnosis: 14 years Future Goals: I hope to race in the Beijing Olympic Games, and dream of raising the Canadian Flag on a podium there. ../Site/Chris%27s%20Biography.htmlshapeimage_2_link_0shapeimage_2_link_1
Insulin Management Methods Tried: N&R, NPH, Ultra Lente, Humalog & Lantus, ...Stubbornness, kicking, Screaming... and now Pump therapy using NovoRapid!
 
Blood Sugar Testing: Bayer Contour Link and my Continuous Glucose Monitoring System.
 
Favorite Food: Lasagna! (Why does my blood sugar go up 4 hours after eating??)
 
Favorite Quote: Dt 8:3 “man does not live on bread alone but every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord”  ... I’d remember when my blood sugar was low and I was afraid... It taught me that my sugar was not my only source of streng but we can find tremendous strength in faith.