Sugar surfing the book

For those considering or already using continuous glucose monitoring, this talk is for you. They are available from sugar surfing as the only supplier of new books. Ryan simply wanted to share what he did with his dog, and that included time in the ocean. Secrets of sugar surfing with a continuous glucose monitor. If you dont use a cgm, same thing since most of your management decisions are based on the cgm readings and trend lines displayed on. Sep 28, 2018 sugar surfing is based on the concept that our diabetes management should be individualized, and it teaches how to manage diabetes in a dynamic way following a course of selfexperimentation. Sugar surfing is not for a diabetic who just wants their edno to set the pump and then go on their merry way. It refers to dynamic or constant change diabetes management in contrast to what most of us have been taught, namely static or lacking in change diabetes management. Feb 22, 2018 sugar surfing you cant stop the waves of fluctuating blood glucose levels but you can learn to surf.

Our retreat is located in medewi, an idyllic fishing village on balis west coast, far away from the hustle and bustle of kutas overcrowded surf spots. A little background info so you know where i am coming from. Kevin was one of our speakers at thriveabetes 2015 in maynooth. Next up is ebook then mobile app check out sugar surfing the book on indiegogo. Sugar surfing teaches anyone how to manage in a dynamic way following a course of selfexperimentation. As i write in the book sugar surfing, blood glucose levels in healthy people are never truly static at least not for very long. Glucose blood sugar is a high energy fuel for tissues. While i agree with the concept i have been using a very similar approach even before owning a pump, the author fails to describe details on how to actually achieve the tight control he touts. Ponder is an endocrinologist and lives with diabetes himself so he gets it.

Sugar surfing can be used for pumpers, nonpumpers and also those without cgms. He is a wise, extremely sensible, non judgemental and supportive clinician. You cant stop the waves of fluctuating blood glucose levels but you can learn to surf. The rest of the book describes the dynamic approach to blood sugar control sugar surfing through the use of continuous glucose monitoring and pumping. Completed and all contributors have received their print edition. Instead of reacting to a single blood sugar number, i could become proactive based on the direction of change the trend line in my sugar levels. The surfing metaphor used throughout the book adds amusing spirit to the serious topics under discussion. He is now pediatric endocrinologist, which gives care for children with diabetes and other endocrine system related issues. In my opinion, sugar surfing can be performed as needed and still rely on older, more static approaches to diabetes care when surfing conditions are not optimal.

The motif fits well with the waves in the pictures of cgm lines, of course. Kevin mcmahon, coauthor of sugar surfing very kindly donated the 4 copies of the book to us. If you dont want to be bothered with being proactive in your diabetes management, this book isnt for you. How to manage type 1 diabetes in a modern world is available in paperback, pdf, epub and kindle formats. Jul 31, 2018 the sugar surfing book changed the way i manage my sons diabetes with his insulin pump.

May 02, 2017 sugar surfing is a metaphor for what i call dynamic diabetes management or management in the moment. My now yo daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes t1d. As i write in the book sugar surfing, blood glucose levels in healthy. Jun 04, 2015 if anyone was at the jdrf discovery day on may 23rd, they will have seen stephen ponder speaking about sugar surfing. I recommend you have a look at dr ponders website and if you have the money, buy the book. Sugar surfing is the first book written to debunk the myths surrounding classic diabetes management while also teaching the reader a better way. The woefully outdated static approach that most every doctor and cde teach is based on adherence to ratios and correction factors which more often than not make little sense and produce less than satisfactory results. Ddm is a recognized 501c3 charitable education organization. Sugarsurfing is a concept of managing day to day glucose levels by a series. May 22, 2015 here with the sugar surfing book in my hand we had a training guide that noone had offered us before. For those purchasing through the sugar surfing digital storefront site. The book teaches you how to utilize the available diabetes technology cgm. He found sugar to be a natural on the board, with an intuitive sense of balance and the currents. Sep 07, 2015 fitalissa interviews dr ponder on his book sugar surfing and asks him about the 6 key concepts and 3 virtues associated with sugar surfing, shots vs pumps, cgm, texas lions camp and much more.

Over the past years, my hemoglobin a1c fell to the 5%. Talking sugar surfing with dr stephen ponder circles of blue. How to manage type 1 diabetes in a modern world, is not only available in fullcolor paperback but also three digital formats. Mcmahon is coauthor of this book and has a child with type 1 diabetes. You can order the paperback or ebook from the sugar surfing digital store found using the button to the right of this page. Sugar surfing blends reactive and proactive styles to steer the ebb and flow of blood sugar levels. Jun 20, 2018 introducing sugar to surfing was never a stunt or something forced. Fiction, nonfiction, biography, essays, philosophy, whatever.

Following dr stephen ponder teaching sugar surfing techniques on his facebook page for a couple of years before he wrote the book transformed my approach to managing type 1 and taught me so much and ive had t1 for 51 yrs. Kev winchcombe sugarsurfing is a concept of managing day to day glucose levels by a series of techniques used by the main author, dr stephen ponder, who is a usa paediatric endocrinologist but more importantly has type 1 diabetes himself. It was created by stephen ponder, md cme an endocrinologist who is also a type 1 and kevin mcmahon the father of a type 1. How to manage type 1 diabetes in a modern world by. Sugar surfing allows someone with diabetes to manage the ups and downs of their blood sugar levels in response to a variety of different circumstances. As always, the maximum price you should pay for this book is. Sugar surf cape cods faq can help answer questions you may have about your surfing lessons or information you might find helpful prior to your lesson. How to manage type 1 diabetes in a modern world at. This book is designed to help you make the most of todays technology while tackling that constantly fluctuating and eversensitive wave of your blood sugar. Ponder has been a certified diabetes educator since 1989. Heres a special offer for individuals and families who have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes within the past 90 days. One thing the author mentions is that the only real requirement for surfing is a cgm or the ability to actually finger stick 2030xday. I was on here to see what peoples time frames are between bolus and eating who do the sugar surfing.

Paperback copies purchased here can be shipped worldwide with varying shipping costs based on destination. Proceeds from the sale of the book sugar surfing are used to operate stephen ponders charitable diabetes education organization dynamic diabetes management, inc. Stephen ponder, describing his method for tight blood sugar control using continuous glucose. Teaching the dynamic approach sugar surfing using continuous glucose monitoring. May 24, 2015 the talk lasted a few hours, and had a lot of information so this is a looong post. Sugar surfing steven ponder, md, faap, cde youtube. Sep 15, 2017 the book sugar surfing can be obtained at the same website in print and e book formats. To buy the sugar surfing paperback book, one of three versions of the ebook, or to register for a sugar surfing workshop please make your selection below. Stephen ponder and kevin mcmahon about type 1 diabetes. The ebb and flow of blood sugar reflects the natural shifting which occurs in response to the immediate metabolic needs of the human body. More than 50 full color images help the reader to break through the overreliance on ratios and static thinking which live at the root of unexpected highs and lows. Newly diagnosed patients are eligible for a special e book offer see website for details. Best books on surfing for surfers noticed there wasnt a list for surf lit, though theres plenty out there. He is a diabetes dad, his daughter, darby, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2001.

This dog knows how to surf better than you matador network. Stephen ponder, a pediatric endocrinologist and a type 1 himself, takes you beyond the basics and shows you a better way to manage your blood glucose levels. Its time to start reading that book but not before tomorrow when i have the pleasure of attending the jdrf discovery day in london and listening to dr ponder for a few more hours, something im really looking forward too. Type1 diabetes, sugar surfing diabetes daily forums. We recommend purchasing in advance if you are interested in the book signing. Sugar surfing workshops and the new and exciting educational projects we are working on. This is a great option for those wishing to have access to the book immediately, as well as. Over the past several years, my hemoglobin a1c fell to the 5% range and has remained there for years.

Kevin lee mcmahon board certified pediatric endocrinologist and clinical professor, dr. Ponders book, sugar surfing how to manage type 1 diabetes in a modern world, is not available for purchase at the event. Fitalissa interviews dr ponder on his book sugar surfing. I cam across this approach to managing diabetes after i found myself inadvertantly doing it due to the diet that i consume, acquiring the libre and doing a bit of digging. The thriveabetes team would like to extend their thanks to kevin for this generous gift.