Author Archives: mydiabeticheart

The results are in

Well, this post is definitely more than a day late, but better late than never.  Here goes. I went to the doctor  last Thursday to get the results of all the lab work that was done last month.   You … Continue reading →

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Lab work finally done

After last week’s failed attempt at fasting for the lab work I needed to have done, I was rather nervous about how things would go when I started attempt number 2 last night.  Fortunately, though, I made it though the … Continue reading →

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Fast Failure

When I left work last night, I had every intention of going home and beginning a 10 to 12 hour fast to prepare for blood work that I need to have done.  Well, unfortunately, the road to blood sugar hell … Continue reading →

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New Opportunities

During the year and a half since I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, I’ve often said that I see that diagnosis as a blessing in disguise.  If it weren’t for my going to the doctor for diabetes related problems, … Continue reading →

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A Day to Remember

Remembering those who have served and those who are currently serving is what Memorial Day is all about.  This video is from 2006, and has a reference to Veterans Day at the end, but it is rather fitting for this … Continue reading →

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Simple Pleasures

After running a few errands in downtown Fort Wayne yesterday afternoon, I decided to grab some food and go have lunch at Lakeside Park.  It’s one of my favorite parks in the city, with a big lake in the center, … Continue reading →

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I don’t know

D-Blog Week Day 7:  Dream a little dream – life after a cure. Being that today is Sunday, it’s only fitting that one of my favorite gospel songs came to mind when I was thinking about how I was going … Continue reading →

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A birdie for diabetes

D-Blog Week Day 6:  Diabetes snapshots. Have you ever wanted to give diabetes a birdie, but were afraid to do so because you might get in trouble, or offend someone?  If so, today’s your lucky day, because I’ve done it … Continue reading →

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Let’s get moving

D-Blog Week Day 5: Let’s get moving In a post last August, I mentioned that I had joined a gym, and was going a few days a week.  It’s been 9 months since I joined, and I can feel a … Continue reading →

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Carbe Diem, in Moderation!

D-Blog Week Day 4: To carb or not to carb I’ve always been a meat and potatoes kind of guy, and when I was first diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, the idea of having to give up those carb loaded … Continue reading →

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