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Make Diabetes Visible: Day 22

Had to change Dexcom sensors before I left for Louisville this evening. Pushing that plunger down is still the hardest part after months of wearing these things.

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Make Diabetes Visible: Day 21

The day starts in the kitchen with breakfast.  I have to open the silverware drawer to get utensils for eating.  But before I can eat, I need to check my fasting blood sugar, take a shot of Humalog to cover … Continue reading

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Make Diabetes Visible: Day 20

Another day, another meal, another bolus. Wash, rinse, repeat.

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Make Diabetes Visible: Day 19

Living with diabetes means having to think ahead for every thing. Being prepared. Keeping extra supplies in the places you spend the most time. Like work. I always have extra pen needles, test strips, and glucose tabs in my desk … Continue reading

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Make Diabetes Visible: Day 18

Lantus insulin is part of my nightly bedtime ritual.

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Make Diabetes Visible: Day 17

Living with type 1 diabetes, congestive heart failure, and a few other conditions, I spend a lot of time in this building. And they take more than their fair share of my money.

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Make Diabetes Visible: Day 16

Multiple finger sticks each day leave their mark.

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Make Diabetes Visible: Day 15

I work hard every day. My pancreas? Not so much.

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Make Diabetes Visible: Day 14

Today is World Diabetes Day.  Today we honor Dr. Frederick G. Banting, who was born November 14, 1891, and who is best known for having co-discovered insulin.   Happy 126th Birthday, Dr. B.

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Make Diabetes Visible: Day 13

It’s new Dexcom sensor day at my house.  Exciting stuff!

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