Category Archives: Diabetes

The A1C Waiting Game

Well, it’s almost time for another round of routine doctor visits.  I see both my PCP and my cardiologist next week and, as usual, preparations for those appointments include a visit to the lab for blood work.  I made that … Continue reading

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Sleeping with the Insurance Company

Um, yeah..So this is something of a partially coherent rant.  You’ve been warned! Throughout the last two years, I’ve often been asked what I thought the hardest part of living with type 2 diabetes and congestive heart failure is. For … Continue reading

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Playing Catch Up

In a effort to start 2011 out on a positive note, I spent the majority of today working to get caught up on a few pressing matters. With the running around and all that I’ve been doing the last few … Continue reading

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Happy New Years D-OC!

From where I sit, there are just five and a half hours left in 2010.  And what a wild and crazy year it has been. From the highs of D-Meetups and vacation travels, to the lows of personal and family … Continue reading

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Two Years of Knowing

Today is my two year Diaversary.  Two whole years; not a long time in reality, yet I feel like it’s been so much longer. In actuality, I really have been living with Type 2 Diabetes and Congestive Heart Failure for … Continue reading

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Feeding Time at D Zoo

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Blunt Lancet Song Lyrics Leaked

Blunt Lancet, the popular 90’s rock group who, according to the higher ups in their organization are working on a new Christmas album, appear to be the latest group to be hit by a leak. BetesLeaks, a website hell bent … Continue reading

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Do you C++?

Given the line of work that I do, it was only a matter of time before I started in with code monkey posts here on My Diabetic Heart.  Can anyone tell me what this does?   Leave your best guess as … Continue reading

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Go Go Diabetic Thingamabob!

In the last couple of days, I’ve noticed the following message spreading around Facebook: “Change your FB profile picture to your favorite cartoon from your childhood. The goal is to not see a human face on FB till Monday, December … Continue reading

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The Great D Expedition

Being diagnosed with any of the various types diabetes marks the beginning of a journey into the great unknown.  Into the wilderness you go, seeking answers to so many questions and concerns.  There are many paths to travel; will you … Continue reading

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