Author Archives: mydiabeticheart

‘Birthday Dash’ highlights

Well folks, the weekend trip that I have been referring to as “Birthday Dash” has come and gone.  And what a fun, yet exhausting weekend it was. April and I, and our dog, Wesley, drove to Louisville, KY on Friday … Continue reading →

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D.i.a.b.e.t.e.s.

So I got to thinking about what we, as diabetes bloggers, are really doing by way of the things we chose to share.  It’s a simple idea, yet one that leaves a lasting impression.  It all in the way you … Continue reading →

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My Little Sister’s 21st Birthday

Today is my little sister’s 21st birthday.  It’s so hard to believe that she is 21, considering she looks like she’s 12. She may look like a little kid, but, like her big brother, she’s a badass.  While I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Monkey Business on St. Patty’s Day!

Good day lads and lasses.  Happy St. Patty’s Day to you! In honor of St. Patty’s Day, I thought I’d share a wee bit of monkey business.  Enjoy! Oh, and if you’re planning to partake in any monkey business (Drinking, … Continue reading →

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Another 6.0

More good news on the A1c front today.  I called for the results of the test that I had done last week, and was informed that for the second time in a row my A1c was a 6.0.  That just … Continue reading →

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On the Bright Side

“Always look on the bright side of life.” That’s the song Eric Idle sang at the end of Monty Python’s Life of Brian, as they were all hanging on crosses, awaiting death.  It’s hard to imagine being able to see … Continue reading →

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I’ll take the Migraines!

For the last several years, I’ve dealt with Migraine Headaches on a fairly regular basis.  The intensity and duration has varied but they have always left me wiped out and wondering what the hell happened.  And save for some over … Continue reading →

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Giving up Soft Drinks

Over the course of the last month, I’ve been faced with having to give up another one of my vices, Soft Drinks. Like an old friend, soft drinks have always been a part of my life.  I didn’t drink them … Continue reading →

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Eye am good

My annual visit with the Ophthalmologist went rather well this morning, and the news was all good. There were no signs of retinopathy at all, and everything looked really good.  My prescription has not changed at all, so I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Going the Extra Mile

There is something quite satisfying about accomplishing a goal that you’ve set for yourself. Sometimes, you put a lot of hard work and effort into accomplishing a goal, and when you reach the end you feel great about where things … Continue reading →

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