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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 12

Posted on November 12, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

Diabetes doesn’t come with many perks, but the best one has been the people I’ve met over the years. I’m thankful to have spent time with some of them this year.

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 11

Posted on November 11, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

Just emptied the diabetes trash from my meter case. That’s from my travels this weekend.  For my friends living with diabetes, how often do you empty the diabetes trash from your case?  How do you dispose of it?

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 10

Posted on November 10, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

I spent much of the day on the road in search of eagles. It’s still a bit early for them, but with the cold snap we’re in now the eagles should start coming in droves soon. Think I saw 12 … Continue reading →

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 9

Posted on November 9, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

It’s the second #BlueFridays of diabetes awareness month. Are you wearing blue today?

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 8

Posted on November 8, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

Gastroparesis is one of many potential complications associated with diabetes. I’m coming to terms with my recent diagnosis and trying to figure out how to manage it and my blood glucose without losing the rest of my sanity. It’s not … Continue reading →

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 7

Posted on November 7, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

Another day, another finger given to diabetes.

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 6

Posted on November 6, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

A little something for election day. I hope you all voted!

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 5

Posted on November 5, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

The essential diabetes kit that goes everywhere I do. Meter, test strips, lancing device, CGM receiver, insulin pen, pen needles, glucose tabs, and Myabetic pouch.  

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 4

Posted on November 4, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

This sticker has been on the side of one of my meter cases since my initial diabetes and CHF diagnosis in December 2008. I got it from the doctors office the day I received that news. Nearly 10 years later, … Continue reading →

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 3

Posted on November 3, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

I had to change out my Dexcom sensor today and I put the new one on the back of my arm. It’s a bit tricky but I’ve found those spots work better for me in terms of accuracy and maintaining … Continue reading →

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