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Category Archives: Lessons Learned
The A1C Waiting Game
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
Posted in Diabetes, Doctor Visits, Health, Lessons Learned, Life
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Sleeping with the Insurance Company
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
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Two Years of Knowing
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
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Thanks to the Letter Carriers
As I drove through the slippery streets of my neighborhood yesterday, I happened to spot a mail truck and watched as the letter carrier loaded her bag and headed off down the snow covered sidewalk to deliver the mail. I … Continue reading
Posted in Lessons Learned, Life, Photos, Shout outs
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Go Go Diabetic Thingamabob!
In the last couple of days, I’ve noticed the following message spreading around Facebook: “Change your FB profile picture to your favorite cartoon from your childhood. The goal is to not see a human face on FB till Monday, December … Continue reading
Posted in Diabetes, Humor, Lessons Learned, Life, Shout outs
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The Great D Expedition
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
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My Routinely Chaotic Life
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
Posted in Diabetes, Health, Lessons Learned, Life, Rants
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Interesting Horoscope
I was looking through the newspaper this morning, and came across this little gem in the horoscope section. While I’m not a big follower of them nor a real believer, I do occasionally come across one that has a real … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Lessons Learned, Life
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Better Safe Than Sorry
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
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Simple Pleasures
After running a few errands in downtown Fort Wayne yesterday afternoon, I decided to grab some food and go have lunch at Lakeside Park. It’s one of my favorite parks in the city, with a big lake in the center, … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Lessons Learned, Life
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My Diabetic Heart 