Category Archives: Diabetes

The essential diabetes kit that goes everywhere I do. Meter, test strips, lancing device, CGM receiver, insulin pen, pen needles, glucose tabs, and Myabetic pouch.  

This sticker has been on the side of one of my meter cases since my initial diabetes and CHF diagnosis in December 2008. I got it from the doctors office the day I received that news. Nearly 10 years later, … Continue reading →

I had to change out my Dexcom sensor today and I put the new one on the back of my arm. It’s a bit tricky but I’ve found those spots work better for me in terms of accuracy and maintaining … Continue reading →

When the Dexcom wakes you saying you’re low and your meter says you’re not.  That’s how the day started. I’ve since changed sensors because that one crapped out. Incredibly frustrating. Going blue for #BlueFridays.  The things that I’ll do in … Continue reading →

A couple of the numbers are a bit high due to my being misdiagnosed and not starting on injectable medications for a few years. But you get the idea. Diabetes Sucks. Dexcom Graph of the last 24 hours.   Current … Continue reading →

So, last year I was inspired to create a photo challenge for Diabetes Awareness Month.  The inspiration came from the various 7-day photo challenges that are popular on social media these days.  The difference being that this challenge would run … Continue reading →