Author Archives: mydiabeticheart

10 Years of Living

Posted on December 29, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

Today is the 10th anniversary of my initial diagnosis with Type 2 Diabetes and Congestive Heart Failure. My goodness, what a rollercoaster ride it has been.  Many things have changed since that day in late December 2008. My diabetes diagnosis chief among … Continue reading →

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A Belated Happy Holidays from My Diabetic Heart

Posted on December 26, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

It’s been quiet around the old blog this month as I’ve taken time off to regroup after diabetes awareness month in November.  I’ve also been busy with new doctor visits and holiday shenanigans with family. While Christmas is now over, … Continue reading →

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 30

Posted on November 30, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

It’s the last day of Diabetes Awareness Month. I want to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the #MakeDiabetesVisible Photo Challenge and awareness initiative. It has really warmed my heart watching this idea grow. Thank you … Continue reading →

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 29

Posted on November 29, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

It’s the friendships with fellow people with diabetes that make this life bearable. Asha Brown, founder and executive director of We Are Diabetes,  is one of the best!  I’m thankful to count her as one of my closest friends and … Continue reading →

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 28

Posted on November 28, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

Some days, my diabetes and GI issues get the better of me. This has been one of them. This cartoon from my archive captures how I’m feeling tonight.

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 27

Posted on November 27, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

I never leave home without some form of glucose for treating a low.

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 26

Posted on November 26, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

That little droplet on my finger is what 1 unit of insulin looks like. One unit of life support for those living with type 1 diabetes, and for many living with type 2 diabetes as well. It should be available … Continue reading →

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 25

Posted on November 25, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

Wearing my Dexcom on my arm sometimes leads to interesting conversations. Like yesterday, while I was visiting with my grandmother and two great-aunts. One of my aunts noticed it while I was checking the tape on it. “Oh, is that … Continue reading →

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 24

Posted on November 24, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

Today was rough.

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 23

Posted on November 23, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

Sensor change before bed.  I’m tired and need to get to sleep because I have to travel home tomorrow, but I have to wait for this damn thing to warm up.  I love my Dexcom, but it is annoying at times.

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