Category Archives: Diabetes

#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 26

Posted on November 26, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

That little droplet on my finger is what 1 unit of insulin looks like. One unit of life support for those living with type 1 diabetes, and for many living with type 2 diabetes as well. It should be available … Continue reading →

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 25

Posted on November 25, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

Wearing my Dexcom on my arm sometimes leads to interesting conversations. Like yesterday, while I was visiting with my grandmother and two great-aunts. One of my aunts noticed it while I was checking the tape on it. “Oh, is that … Continue reading →

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 24

Posted on November 24, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

Today was rough.

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 23

Posted on November 23, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

Sensor change before bed.  I’m tired and need to get to sleep because I have to travel home tomorrow, but I have to wait for this damn thing to warm up.  I love my Dexcom, but it is annoying at times.

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 22

Posted on November 22, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

Not a bad day diabetes-wise, considering all the food and my GI issues.

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 21

Posted on November 21, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

There are no breaks from diabetes, even on holidays. Everything I’ll need to manage the beast while in Louisville fits in my Thompson case from Myabetic. Extra Insulin pens, meter, plenty of pen needles, alcohol swabs, chargers, oral meds, etc… … Continue reading →

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 20

Posted on November 20, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

It’s been a rough day.

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 19

Posted on November 19, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

I had someone ask me which pen needles I use and if I use a new one with each injection, so here are my answers. First, I use the BD Ultra-Fine Mini pen needle. They work well for me and … Continue reading →

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 18

Posted on November 18, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

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

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 17

Posted on November 17, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

An injection of Lantus insulin is part of my nightly ritual.

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