Author Archives: mydiabeticheart

Three Years

Posted on December 29, 2011 by mydiabeticheart

Today is the 3rd anniversary of my diagnosis with Type 2 Diabetes and Congestive Heart Failure.  Wow, only three years?  It feels like so much longer.  Alas, just three years.  Three years of knowing, caring, surviving, and sharing. Three years … Continue reading →

Posted in Diabetes, Health, Heart, Lessons Learned, Life | 8 Comments

Merry Christmas DOC!

Posted on December 23, 2011 by mydiabeticheart

Wishing peace, love, joy, and good health to everyone in the Diabetes Online Community, this Christmas and always. Lots of Love, DOC! Mike Durbin

Posted in Cartoons, Diabetes, Humor, Life, Photos, The Adventures of Little G | 9 Comments

A Chat with Alexis of the Blue Heel Society

Posted on December 18, 2011 by mydiabeticheart

Every once in a while I have the chance to interview some pretty awesome people from the Diabetes Community.  Over the last week or so, I’ve had the opportunity to chat with my good friend Alexis Newell about a cause … Continue reading →

Posted in Diabetes, Interviews, Shout outs | 6 Comments

Strong in the Strength

Posted on December 14, 2011 by mydiabeticheart

While seeking peace and comfort in some of my favorite uplifting videos on YouTube last night, I came across this video that really speaks to how I’m feeling right now about what I’m going through.  Yes, my gruff exterior and … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Life | 1 Comment

A Blunt Lancet Christmas Single?

Posted on December 12, 2011 by mydiabeticheart

This just in!   MDH News has received unconfirmed reports that Blunt Lancet is set to release a single of their Christmas song, The Twelve Days of Betes, just in time for the holidays.  MDH Entertainment reporter Little G is … Continue reading →

Posted in Diabetes, Featured, Humor, Shout outs | 9 Comments

Bad News from the Cardiologist

Posted on December 11, 2011 by mydiabeticheart

I’ve been struggling with writing this post since I got home Friday night, trying to find the right way share the news I got at the Cardiologist that morning.  There really isn’t a good way or good time to disclose … Continue reading →

Posted in Doctor Visits, Health, Heart, Life | 19 Comments

I Want a Heart & Pancreas for Christmas

Posted on December 8, 2011 by mydiabeticheart

So I was driving around town today in the rental car I have while my car is in the shop, and the song “I want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” came on the radio.  And given my knack for parodies, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Diabetes, Heart, Humor, Life | 3 Comments

Forced to Change Meters

Posted on November 28, 2011 by mydiabeticheart

Yesterday I spent a little time going through the stack of mail that was waiting for me when I got back from my trip to Louisville for Thanksgiving.  While doing so, I found a letter from my insurance company that … Continue reading →

Posted in Diabetes, Diabetes Awareness Month, Insurance, National Health Blog Post Month, Rants | 8 Comments

Thanks to Everyone – D Blessings Week Day 7

Posted on November 27, 2011 by mydiabeticheart

On this 7th and final day of Diabetes Blessings Week, I want to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who participated and helped make this year’s event successful.  I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the posts that I’ve read so far.  It … Continue reading →

Posted in Diabetes, Diabetes Awareness Month, Diabetes Blessings Week, National Health Blog Post Month | 2 Comments

Blue Friday Fun with the Family

Posted on November 25, 2011 by mydiabeticheart

Today is day 5  of Diabetes Blessings Week and I’m here in Louisville, KY for the holiday weekend.  I’m so thankful that things worked out so that I could be here for Thanksgiving yesterday.  And I’m also thankful that I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Diabetes, Diabetes Blessings Week, Humor, National Health Blog Post Month, Photos | 1 Comment