Category Archives: Diabetes Awareness Month

A glimpse

Posted on November 2, 2014 by mydiabeticheart

This image is representative of how things have been for me as of late. I’m struggling to get my numbers under some resemblance of “control”. Diabetes hurts no matter what type you may live with, and I give it the … Continue reading →

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Not Quite Wordless Wednesday: Blue Fridays

Posted on October 22, 2014 by mydiabeticheart

On Monday night, the Diabetes Community Advocacy Foundation launched an online store with a line of t-shirts for the Blue Fridays initiative. I ordered mine that night and got it this afternoon. To order a shirt of your own, visit … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 28, 2013 by mydiabeticheart

Wishing a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving to Everyone in the Diabetes 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. Today, as … Continue reading →

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Nearly Wordless Wednesday: WDD Snapshots

Posted on November 20, 2013 by mydiabeticheart

Some snapshots from World Diabetes Day in Indianapolis.

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World Diabetes Day 2013

Posted on November 14, 2013 by mydiabeticheart

Happy World Diabetes Day to everyone in the Diabetes Community, online & offline. I’ll be heading to Indianapolis this afternoon to participate in a WDD Meetup with folks from the Indy Adult D-Community, including good friends Cherise Shockley and Mike … Continue reading →

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On Better Footing

Posted on November 1, 2013 by mydiabeticheart

During the appointment with my doctor on Oct. 14th, one topic of discussion centered around some pain and tenderness I’ve been experiencing in my feet and legs. We talked about neuropathy, shin splints, arthritis due to several injuries, and blood … Continue reading →

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Diabetes Blessings Week on Hiatus

Posted on October 31, 2013 by mydiabeticheart

I mentioned in a tweet the other night that I was considering discontinuing the annual Diabetes Blessings Week blog carnival that I’ve hosted for the last few years. I mentioned a lack of participation, the abundance of advocacy efforts throughout … Continue reading →

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Getting to know Matthew Deets

Posted on November 30, 2012 by mydiabeticheart

Through my interactions with the Diabetes Online Community (DOC) on Twitter and other social media outlets over the last 3 years and 11 months, I’ve had the privilege of meeting some really amazing people. One such person is my good … Continue reading →

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Thank You – D Blessings Week Day 7

Posted on November 25, 2012 by mydiabeticheart

On this 7th and final day of Diabetes Blessings Week, I want to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who participated this year. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the posts that I’ve read so far. It may take me a day … Continue reading →