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One Year Later
Today and tomorrow, December 29th and 30th, mark 1 year since I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and Congestive Heart Failure. And my god, what a year it has been. What a difference a year can make. As I … Continue reading
Fight It! Friday
On November 27, please donate $1 (Yes, just $1!!) and help make this holiday season special for families adversely affected by diabetes. http://www.fight-it.org http://widget.chipin.com/widget/id/303124cb58ea043b
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Today, November 14, is World Diabetes Day
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Latest A1c 6.3
So I went to see Dr. Cabe (primary doctor) for my 3 month check up. She had the results from the A1c and other blood tests that were done earlier in the week. All of my results came back good. … Continue reading
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Good results from blood tests
So, I mentioned yesterday that I got some good news when I went to see Dr. Cabe. The results from the blood tests I had done on Monday were already back, and the majority of the numbers were really good. … Continue reading
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Good numbers
My blood glucose (BG) numbers have been pretty good during the past 3 days, and it looks as though I may be on track to make 4 straight days of good numbers. I’m really happy about that, because I’ve been … Continue reading
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Quote of the Day: 5/20/09
“Life is not over because you have diabetes. Make the most of what you have, be grateful.” – Dale Evans
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A good day
It’s a beautiful day here in Fort Wayne; the sun is shining bright, the sky is blue, and I’m feeling pretty good for a change. Not everyday that I can actually say I feel pretty good. It’s always a crap … Continue reading
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One follow-up down, two to go
Had the first of 3 follow up appointments this morning. This one was with my primary doctor, and thankfully, it went rather well. My blood pressure was good (100/77), and Dr. Cabe was pleased that the meds for my GI … Continue reading
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Hospital visit recap
I went to the hospital Monday night for severe chest pain and shortness of breath. My blood pressure was dangerously high, and remained so throughout the first night. I was given a regimen of aspirin, blood thinners, and nitro paste … Continue reading
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My Diabetic Heart 