Category Archives: Inspiration

9 Years

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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More Than Diabetes

Well, it’s the last day of Diabetes Blog Week and today we’re not talking about diabetes.  Because there’s more to life than diabetes. Today’s Prompt: More Than Diabetes – Friday 5/19 Lets wrap up the week by sharing a little … Continue reading

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Throwback Thursday: What Brings Me Down

Well, it’s day 4 of Diabetes Blog Week and today we talk about mental health and diabetes.  Today’s prompt reads: Today let’s revist a prompt from 2014 – May is Mental Health Month so now seems like a great time … Continue reading

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F-bombs for Diabetes

Fuck Diabetes!  Yeah, I said it.  Someone needs to.  And after riding the Glucoaster all night following my 9 hours at work, I’m more than willing to do the job.  I feel like hell.  I’m incredibly tired.  I’m cranky. And … Continue reading

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To Get Through This Diabetes Life

“Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to get through this thing called life.” ~ Prince This thing called diabetes life. That’s why I’m here.  That’s why My Diabetic Heart is here.  It’s here because I was diagnosed with what … Continue reading

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Throwback Thursday: Diabetes UnConference Highlights

Last month, I had the opportunity to attend the Diabetes UnConference in Las Vegas.  It was an incredible, life changing experience, and I’m thankful for having been able to go.  Due to a series of unfortunate events that have occurred … Continue reading

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Favorites and Motivations – #DBlogWeek Day 6

Diabetes Blog Week, Day 6 – Topic: Favorites and Motivations.  If you have been blogging for a while, what is your favorite sentence or blog post that you have ever written?  Is it diabetes related or just life related?  If … Continue reading

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Clean it Out – #DBlogWeek Day 3

Diabetes Blog Week, Day 3 – Topic: Clean it Out . Yesterday we kept stuff in, so today let’s clear stuff out.  What is in your diabetic closet that needs to be cleaned out?  This can be an actual physical belonging, … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving Everyone

Wishing a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving to Everyone in the Diabetes Online Community! May we all take time today to remember what this day is all about; Giving thanks for all of the blessings that come to us. Today, as … Continue reading

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I’m Worn

This song, “Worn” by Tenth Avenue North, says so many of the things that I’ve felt over the last several months.

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