Category Archives: Diabetes

It’s Nomination Time

Nominations for the 2010 Diabetes OC Awards are underway.  Won’t you show My Diabetic Heart some love?  Head on over and cast your votes now.

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Diabetes Blessings Week

You know, it’s not always easy to find things for which to be thankful when living with any type of diabetes.  So often, you’ll find groups of fellow D-OC members commiserating over bad highs and lows, and bad pump infusion … Continue reading

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My Routinely Chaotic Life

I think most people would agree with me when I say that life can be a real bitch at times. And frankly, those who don’t agree with that are, well… living in a fantasy world where everything is just ducky. … Continue reading

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A Few Things Bugging Me

It’s been a month since I last posted anything here on MDH, and although I haven’t been writing, I have been around.  I’ve just been listening and watching.  And I’ve seen a few things in the last month that have … Continue reading

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D-Police Badge (DArtDay Preview)

In light of Diabetes Art Day, I decided it would be nice to create a badge for the Diabetes Police.  Well, in my mind, there are two distinct groups of Diabetes Police.  On one side, you have those people who … Continue reading

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PSA: Diabetes Art Day

Diabetes Art Day is just a few days away.  It’s not too late to get involved! Visit http://www.thebuttercompartment.com for more details.

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A Worthwhile Entry

The winners of the poetry book drawing, hosted by Lee Ann Thill over at The Butter Compartment, have been announced.   My congratulations to the winners, Virtue and Sherry . While my entry wasn’t one of the chosen two, I’m still … Continue reading

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Get Crafty for Diabetes Art Day

Wednesday, September 1, 2010 has been declared Diabetes Art Day, by Lee Ann Thill, who is an Art Therapist, a fellow D-OC member, and host of the diabetes blog, The Butter Compartment. Between now and September 1st, participants will be … Continue reading

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Pass the Vial My Way!

During last week’s Diabetes Social Media Advocacy (#DSMA) session on twitter, one of the discussion topics centered around Type 2 diabetics and insulin treatment.  Should type 2’s start taking insulin earlier? Should it be avoided at all cost? Does the … Continue reading

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A test drawing

Decided to try my hand at drawing again late last night. It’s been years since I’ve done so. Diabetes and BG testing were on my mind, so this is what ended up on the paper. And that 188 mg/dl reading … Continue reading

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