Category Archives: Heart

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 →

Posted in Diabetes, DSMA Live, Health, Heart, Inspiration, Life, Shout outs | 5 Comments

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 →

Posted in Doctor Visits, Health, Heart, Life | 10 Comments

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 →

Posted in Diabetes, Health, Heart, Insurance, Lessons Learned, Life, Rants | 3 Comments

Two Years of Knowing

Posted on December 29, 2010 by mydiabeticheart

Today is my two year Diaversary.  Two whole years; not a long time in reality, yet I feel like it’s been so much longer. In actuality, I really have been living with Type 2 Diabetes and Congestive Heart Failure for … Continue reading →

Posted in Diabetes, Featured, Heart, Lessons Learned, Life | 5 Comments

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 →

Posted in Diabetes, Health, Heart, Lessons Learned, Life | 2 Comments

Better Safe Than Sorry

Posted on August 1, 2010 by mydiabeticheart

So, I ended up at the hospital again late last Saturday night after I started feeling pretty bad.  My heart was racing and my chest was hurting, I was having problems breathing and my blood pressure was sky high;  it … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Heart, Lessons Learned, Life, Shout outs | 5 Comments

The results are in

Posted on June 30, 2010 by mydiabeticheart

Well, this post is definitely more than a day late, but better late than never.  Here goes. I went to the doctor  last Thursday to get the results of all the lab work that was done last month.   You … Continue reading →

Posted in Diabetes, Doctor Visits, Health, Heart, Medications | 2 Comments

Speeding to the cardiologist’s office

Posted on May 7, 2010 by mydiabeticheart

So I was on my way to my 10:45 a.m. appointment at the cardiologist’s office when I looked up and saw the one thing that everyone dreads the most: the flashing lights of a police car in the rear view … Continue reading →

Posted in Doctor Visits, Heart, Humor | 3 Comments

Today’s PCP Visit

Posted on March 25, 2010 by mydiabeticheart

Had a routine visit with Dr. Cabe (Primary Care Physician) this morning. Those of you who follow me on Twitter should already know this, considering that I relieved my boredom by tweeting and ranting about amount of time I spent … Continue reading →

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Great News from the Cardiologist

Posted on January 22, 2010 by mydiabeticheart

I went for my stress test follow-up appointment this morning, and received some great news from the cardiologist. The stress test results indicate that the strength of my heart has increased 7% over the last year. It’s now 42%, as … Continue reading →

Posted in Doctor Visits, Heart, Popular, Recovery | 7 Comments