Category Archives: Health

You Don’t Look Sick

Posted on October 19, 2011 by mydiabeticheart

One of the many things that I’ve observed in the nearly 3 years since I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and congestive heart failure is that people just can’t seem to believe that there’s anything wrong with me because … Continue reading →

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Stealing Moments for Ourselves

Posted on August 18, 2011 by mydiabeticheart

Diabetes.  Heart Disease.  Cancer. Three different health conditions with one thing in common.  All three are thieves. Each have stolen the life of one of my friends or family members.  Each have stolen moments of joy that I’ll never get … Continue reading →

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A Chat with Friends – DSMA Live

Posted on August 12, 2011 by mydiabeticheart

Last night I had the privilege of being the guest on the DSMA Live radio show.  A big thanks to Cherise, Scott, and George for extending the invitation to be on the show.  And many thanks to everyone who listened, … Continue reading →

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Taking the Plunge

Posted on May 29, 2011 by mydiabeticheart

After publishing the post, Excited for Nothing, on May 16th, I put in a call to my doctor’s office about the medication issues that I had been experiencing. I explained to the nurse that while the stomach issues I had … Continue reading →

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Ready to Spread My New Wings

Posted on January 23, 2011 by mydiabeticheart

After I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure at the end of December 2008, I spent a good deal of time researching the condition, treatment options, and the various limitations that the condition would place on my activities.  One such … Continue reading →

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As I Expected

Posted on January 17, 2011 by mydiabeticheart

So here we are, one week after my visit with my primary care doctor, and I’m just now getting around to writing about how it went.  Better late than never, or some bovine fecal matter like that. This was a … Continue reading →

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The A1C Waiting Game

Posted on January 5, 2011 by mydiabeticheart

Well, it’s almost time for another round of routine doctor visits.  I see both my PCP and my cardiologist next week and, as usual, preparations for those appointments include a visit to the lab for blood work.  I made that … Continue reading →

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Sleeping with the Insurance Company

Posted on January 3, 2011 by mydiabeticheart

Um, yeah..So this is something of a partially coherent rant.  You’ve been warned! Throughout the last two years, I’ve often been asked what I thought the hardest part of living with type 2 diabetes and congestive heart failure is. For … Continue reading →

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The Great D Expedition

Posted on December 3, 2010 by mydiabeticheart

Being diagnosed with any of the various types diabetes marks the beginning of a journey into the great unknown.  Into the wilderness you go, seeking answers to so many questions and concerns.  There are many paths to travel; will you … Continue reading →

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My Routinely Chaotic Life

Posted on November 15, 2010 by mydiabeticheart

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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