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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 2
When the Dexcom wakes you saying you’re low and your meter says you’re not. That’s how the day started. I’ve since changed sensors because that one crapped out. Incredibly frustrating. Going blue for #BlueFridays. The things that I’ll do in … Continue reading
#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 1
A couple of the numbers are a bit high due to my being misdiagnosed and not starting on injectable medications for a few years. But you get the idea. Diabetes Sucks. Dexcom Graph of the last 24 hours. Current … Continue reading
#MakeDiabetesVisible Photo Challenge 2018
So, last year I was inspired to create a photo challenge for Diabetes Awareness Month. The inspiration came from the various 7-day photo challenges that are popular on social media these days. The difference being that this challenge would run … Continue reading
Posted in Diabetes, Diabetes Awareness Month, MakeDiabetesVisible
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A Gastric Emptying Study and an Answer
Last Thursday, October 11, I spent the better part of the day at the hospital for a gastric emptying study. As I mentioned in my previous post, I’ve been dealing with some GI issues for a while now, without much … Continue reading
Posted in Gastroparesis, GI Issues, Health, Life
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What’s wrong with my gut?
For the better part of this year, I’ve been dealing with some recurring GI issues. I’ve seen a couple of doctors and have had some tests, none of which have provided any answers to this point. I have a history … Continue reading
Posted in Diabetes, Doctor Visits, GI Issues, Health
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WEGO Health Awards Finalist
I’m incredibly honored to announce that I’ve been selected as one of five Finalists in the Best Kept Secret category of the 2018 WEGO Health Awards. This year, over 4,000 nominations were submitted across the 16 categories. To be among … Continue reading
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Monday Motivation: Good, Better, Best
When I was in junior high school I had a metal shop teacher who would often recite this quote. Doug Bierman was his name. He made it a requirement that each of his students memorize and would randomly call on … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Lessons Learned, Life, Monday Motivation, Quotes
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Monday Motivation: A Little Heart Can Do Big Things
It’s a new day and a new week. Make it count. Remember, a little heart can do big things!
Wednesday Wisdom: I AM
Recently, I was scrolling through my Facebook feed and came across this image that a friend had posted. It was posted with challenge to write statements about oneself. The post reminded me of an “I AM” statement that I wrote … Continue reading
2018 WEGO Health Awards Nominations
I am honored to announce that I have been nominated in three award categories for the 2018 WEGO Health Awards. Those categories are Best in Show: Blog, Best Kept Secret, and Patient Leader Hero. The WEGO Health Awards were created … Continue reading
Posted in Announcements, Awards & Recognitions
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My Diabetic Heart 