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Make Diabetes Visible: Day 2
Today’s image is actually a few years old and was created in response to the photo day prompt for Diabetes Blog Week. While my diagnosis and some medications have changed since then, it’s still relevant as it captures so many … Continue reading
Make Diabetes Visible: Day 1
How the day started That injections number is a little high based on my misdiagnosis and starting injectable medications a few years after diagnosis. You get the idea though. How the day is ending. I swear I must … Continue reading
Make Diabetes Visible Photo Challenge
So, I had an idea … inspired by the weekly photo challenges that are all the rage on social media these days. Only this challenge would run for a whole month and have an actual purpose. Allow me to introduce … Continue reading
More Than Diabetes
Well, it’s the last day of Diabetes Blog Week and today we’re not talking about diabetes. Because there’s more to life than diabetes. Today’s Prompt: More Than Diabetes – Friday 5/19 Lets wrap up the week by sharing a little … Continue reading
Posted in Diabetes Blog Week, Inspiration, Life, Photos
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Throwback Thursday: What Brings Me Down
Well, it’s day 4 of Diabetes Blog Week and today we talk about mental health and diabetes. Today’s prompt reads: Today let’s revist a prompt from 2014 – May is Mental Health Month so now seems like a great time … Continue reading
Posted in Diabetes, Diabetes Blog Week, Inspiration, Life, Mental Health, Photos
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I’m Not Playing The Blame Game
Well, it’s day 3 of Diabetes Blog Week and today we talk about the blame game. Except, I’m not really up to playing that game right now. I mean, I could rant and rave about my misdiagnosis and how that … Continue reading
Posted in Diabetes, Diabetes Blog Week
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The Costs of a Chronic Illness
It’s day two of Diabetes Blog Week, and today we talk about the costs of living with a chronic illness. Today’s prompt: The Cost of a Chronic Illness Insulin and other diabetes medications and supplies can be costly. Here in the … Continue reading
Posted in Depression, Diabetes, Diabetes Blog Week, Health, Heart, Lessons Learned, Life, Medications, Mental Health, Rants
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Diabetes and The Unexpected: Top 10 List
Welcome to day one of Diabetes Blog Week, an annual initiative organized by my dear friend, Karen, over at Bitter~Sweet Diabetes. I’m both excited and proud to participate and support this event for the 8th consecutive year. Today’s topic: Diabetes … Continue reading
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HealtheVoices17: The Session Illustrations
During the weekend of April 21-23, I had the opportunity to attend the HealtheVoices17 conference in Chicago. It was an amazing experience, bringing together 105 advocates from around the world, who represented 35 different health conditions. I’m still trying … Continue reading
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Adding a Dexcom to my Diabetes Toolbox
So, back in December, I had a chance to test drive a Dexcom continuous glucose monitor (CGM) through my Endocrinologist’s office. I had been curious about the device and my Endo wanted to capture some data to get a better … Continue reading
My Diabetic Heart 