Category Archives: Diabetes

#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 16

Posted on November 16, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

Happy Friday! Who’s wearing blue to support those living with diabetes?

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 15

Posted on November 15, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

I spend a lot of time on the road and therefore check my blood sugar in the car a lot.

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 14: World Diabetes Day

Posted on November 14, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

Today is World Diabetes Day.  Today we honor Dr. Frederick G. Banting, who was born November 14, 1891, and who is best known for having co-discovered insulin.   Happy 127th Birthday, Dr. B.

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 13

Posted on November 13, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

Life support. This is only part of the medications I take each day to manage my bundle of health issues. Diabetes, Congestive Heart Failure, GI issues, etc… I also take injections of Humalog and Lantus. The costs are high. Financially, … Continue reading →

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 12

Posted on November 12, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

Diabetes doesn’t come with many perks, but the best one has been the people I’ve met over the years. I’m thankful to have spent time with some of them this year.

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 11

Posted on November 11, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

Just emptied the diabetes trash from my meter case. That’s from my travels this weekend.  For my friends living with diabetes, how often do you empty the diabetes trash from your case?  How do you dispose of it?

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 10

Posted on November 10, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

I spent much of the day on the road in search of eagles. It’s still a bit early for them, but with the cold snap we’re in now the eagles should start coming in droves soon. Think I saw 12 … Continue reading →

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 9

Posted on November 9, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

It’s the second #BlueFridays of diabetes awareness month. Are you wearing blue today?

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 8

Posted on November 8, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

Gastroparesis is one of many potential complications associated with diabetes. I’m coming to terms with my recent diagnosis and trying to figure out how to manage it and my blood glucose without losing the rest of my sanity. It’s not … Continue reading →

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 7

Posted on November 7, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

Another day, another finger given to diabetes.

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