Category Archives: Heart

11 Years of Living

Posted on December 29, 2019 by mydiabeticheart

Today is the 11th anniversary of my initial diagnosis with Type 2 Diabetes and Congestive Heart Failure. My goodness, what a rollercoaster ride it has been.  Many things have changed since that day in late December 2008. My diabetes diagnosis … Continue reading →

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Choosing Life and Sobriety

Posted on October 7, 2019 by mydiabeticheart

As this is Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 6-October 12) and addiction and substance abuse are a part of mental health, I wanted to share something here that I shared publicly on Facebook for the first time last month during … Continue reading →

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Loving Your Heart This Month

Posted on February 1, 2019 by mydiabeticheart

Today is the first day of February and with it comes the beginning of American Heart Month.  This month we focus on raising awareness of heart disease and all of its various forms, risk factors, steps to prevent and treat … Continue reading →

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Then and Now: Reflecting on 10 Years

Posted on January 12, 2019 by mydiabeticheart

I’m really not a fan of the “how hard did aging hit you” challenge that’s floating around social media right now. The idea that aging is something to be ashamed of is totally bogus.  Still, I see this as a … Continue reading →

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10 Years of Living

Posted on December 29, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

Today is the 10th anniversary of my initial diagnosis with Type 2 Diabetes and Congestive Heart Failure. My goodness, what a rollercoaster ride it has been.  Many things have changed since that day in late December 2008. My diabetes diagnosis chief among … Continue reading →

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Monday Motivation: A Little Heart Can Do Big Things

Posted on August 13, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

It’s a new day and a new week. Make it count. Remember, a little heart can do big things!

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From the archive: What Brings Me Down

Posted on May 22, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

May is Mental Health Month, so now seems like a great time to explore the emotional side of living with, or caring for someone with, diabetes.  It was originally written in response to a Diabetes Blog Week prompt a few … Continue reading →

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Loving Your Heart This Month

Posted on February 1, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

Today is the first day of February and with it comes the beginning of American Heart Month.  This month we focus on raising awareness of heart disease and all of its various forms, risk factors, steps to prevent and treat … Continue reading →

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9 Years

Posted on December 29, 2017 by mydiabeticheart

Today marks 9 years of life with diabetes and congestive heart failure for me. It’s been a crazy journey, and the events of the last month have been a reminder of just how fortunate I am to have come this … Continue reading →

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The Costs of a Chronic Illness

Posted on May 16, 2017 by mydiabeticheart

It’s day two of Diabetes Blog Week, and today we talk about the costs of living with a chronic illness. Today’s prompt:  The Cost of a Chronic Illness Insulin and other diabetes medications and supplies can be costly.  Here in the … Continue reading →

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