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A Test of Character- Diabetes Blessings Week Day 2

“The true test of character is not how much we know how to do, but how we behave when we don’t know what to do.” – John W. Holt, Jr. Paralyzing. That’s what the fear that consumed me was after … Continue reading

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It’s Nomination Time

Nominations for the 2010 Diabetes OC Awards are underway.  Won’t you show My Diabetic Heart some love?  Head on over and cast your votes now.

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A New Beginning – Diabetes Blessings Week Day 1

Today is the first day of Diabetes Blessings Week, and what better way to kick things off than with a post about what I consider the first blessing that came as a result of being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. … Continue reading

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Diabetes Blessings Week

You know, it’s not always easy to find things for which to be thankful when living with any type of diabetes.  So often, you’ll find groups of fellow D-OC members commiserating over bad highs and lows, and bad pump infusion … Continue reading

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Finding humor in life

I truly believe that laughter is among the best medicines in the world.  Humor has done more for my surviving the last two years than anything else.   And this not only makes me laugh, but speaks volumes to me … Continue reading

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My Routinely Chaotic Life

I think most people would agree with me when I say that life can be a real bitch at times. And frankly, those who don’t agree with that are, well… living in a fantasy world where everything is just ducky. … Continue reading

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World Diabetes Day Blog Posts

There are several World Diabetes Day related blog posts to check out today.  Here’s a list of the posts I’ve seen so far. 1) World Diabetes Day 2010 – “That’s My Type” – by George @ Ninjabetic – The B.A.D. … Continue reading

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Happy World Diabetes Day!

I’d like to take a moment to wish a Happy World Diabetes Day to everyone in the Diabetic Community, both online and offline. My plans for WDD haven’t worked out as I had hoped, but I did at least do … Continue reading

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Six Things About Diabetes

Today, November 9, 2010, is the D-Blog Day.  Many thanks to Gina Capone for keeping this event going for the last 5 years.  This year’s topic is: 6 things you want people to know about diabetes. I’ve thought long and … Continue reading

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Watch a Video, Save a Life

Taking less than two minutes out of your day to watch this video will make a world of difference to a child with diabetes.  It will help provide insulin to save their life. http://bigbluetest.org/

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