Category Archives: Diabetes

The results are in

Well, this post is definitely more than a day late, but better late than never.  Here goes. I went to the doctor  last Thursday to get the results of all the lab work that was done last month.   You … Continue reading

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Lab work finally done

After last week’s failed attempt at fasting for the lab work I needed to have done, I was rather nervous about how things would go when I started attempt number 2 last night.  Fortunately, though, I made it though the … Continue reading

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Fast Failure

When I left work last night, I had every intention of going home and beginning a 10 to 12 hour fast to prepare for blood work that I need to have done.  Well, unfortunately, the road to blood sugar hell … Continue reading

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New Opportunities

During the year and a half since I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, I’ve often said that I see that diagnosis as a blessing in disguise.  If it weren’t for my going to the doctor for diabetes related problems, … Continue reading

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My Wishes

My friend and fellow DOC member, Ashley (#dream4muse), posted a forum question on a site she is working on for a class project, and it got me thinking.  It pertained to diabetes and other health conditions, and simply asked, “What … Continue reading

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D-Meetup Replay

Here comes the ruling, friends. And, it looks like the officials have called a personal foul on Me, citing a major delay in posting this D-Meetup Recap.  Sorry folks.  Life happens. On Saturday, April 3rd, a day when the Final … Continue reading

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Today’s PCP Visit

Had a routine visit with Dr. Cabe (Primary Care Physician) this morning. Those of you who follow me on Twitter should already know this, considering that I relieved my boredom by tweeting and ranting about amount of time I spent … Continue reading

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D.i.a.b.e.t.e.s.

So I got to thinking about what we, as diabetes bloggers, are really doing by way of the things we chose to share.  It’s a simple idea, yet one that leaves a lasting impression.  It all in the way you … Continue reading

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Another 6.0

More good news on the A1c front today.  I called for the results of the test that I had done last week, and was informed that for the second time in a row my A1c was a 6.0.  That just … Continue reading

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That's a wrap, well, almost.

Well, the two-day stress test wrapped up on Friday, and I was really glad when it was over. The second part was pretty simple, and thankfully, there were no snags. This time they used an IV to inject a small … Continue reading

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