Category Archives: Diabetes Awareness Month

Amazing People – D Blessings Week Day 2

Posted on November 22, 2011 by mydiabeticheart

It’s day 2 of Diabetes Blessings Week, and today’s post is devoted to the some of the amazing people I have been blessed to be able to meet in person since my diagnosis.   Since I’m a subscriber of the notion … Continue reading →

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Thing Type 2

Posted on November 18, 2011 by mydiabeticheart

Today is Blue Friday and I decided to have a bit of fun with it and dress up as a new Dr. Seuss inspired character, Thing Type 2.  Enjoy! Hope you liked the pictures.  Happy Blue Friday!

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World Diabetes Day Celebration in Indy

Posted on November 11, 2011 by mydiabeticheart

World Diabetes Day is Monday, and the American Diabetes Association Indiana Chapter is hosting a Town Hall style meeting in Indianapolis to celebrate.   See the images below for detail about the event.  Please spread the word and if you’re in … Continue reading →

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Happy T1 Day, My Friends!

Posted on November 1, 2011 by mydiabeticheart

Today to a special day for so many of my friends in the Diabetes Online Community, as 11-1-11, the first day of Diabetes Awareness Month, has been designated as T1 Day.  It is a day devoted to raising awareness for … Continue reading →

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Thanks Everyone! – Diabetes Blessings Week Day 7

Posted on November 28, 2010 by mydiabeticheart

Diabetes Blessings Week is coming to an end, and I am so thankful to all of you who have helped make the inaugural year for this event so successful.  I count 33 posts listed on the round up page, and … Continue reading →

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My Sense of Humor – Diabetes Blessings Week Day 6

Posted on November 27, 2010 by mydiabeticheart

I had a pretty good sense of humor long before I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and congestive heart failure, but living with those things has blessed me with a new appreciation for it.  Being able to joke about … Continue reading →

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Supportive Friends – Diabetes Blessings Week Day 5

Posted on November 26, 2010 by mydiabeticheart

You might not believe it, but I was no where near as outgoing before my diagnosis as I am now.  I was something of a loner, or a hermit if you will.  I was OK with that.  And I certainly … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving DOC – Diabetes Blessings Week Day 4

Posted on November 25, 2010 by mydiabeticheart

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in the Diabetic Online Community! May we all take time today to remember what this day is all about; Giving thanks for all of the blessings that come to us.

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I’m a Cheerleader! – Diabetes Blessings Week Day 3

Posted on November 24, 2010 by mydiabeticheart

Deep down, I am just a kind hearted, gentle giant.  That’s a fact that many in the Diabetes Online Community have come to know.  When those around me are hurting, I hurt too.  When someone needs encouragement, a hug, or … Continue reading →

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A Test of Character- Diabetes Blessings Week Day 2

Posted on November 23, 2010 by mydiabeticheart

“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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