Search
-
Recent Posts
Archives
Categories
Meta
-
Category Archives: Lessons Learned
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
Posted in D-Meetups, Diabetes, Humor, Inspiration, Lessons Learned, Life, Shout outs
1 Comment
Hello Endo, Goodbye Endo
My second visit with the new endocrinologist was Tuesday afternoon. The appointment went rather well. My blood pressure was great. I’ve lost 5 pounds since my last visit. The A1c that was done in the office today read 6.8, … Continue reading
Posted in Diabetes, Doctor Visits, Lessons Learned, Life
1 Comment
Diabetes Social Media Burnout
Today is Diabetes Social Media Burnout Blog Day. And guess what? My mind is extra crispy right now. I’ve been trying to find the words for a post on how I’m feeling, but they elude me. My dear friend, Mike … Continue reading
Posted in Diabetes, Lessons Learned, Life
2 Comments
The Ah Ha Moment
If you’ve read my blog, or followed me on Twitter or Facebook, for any length of time, you’re probably aware that life has not been too kind to me or my family over the last few years. And you are … Continue reading
Confessions of a broken man
Broken and wore out. That’s just how I feel. Ashamed and guilty, too. For a the better part of the last year there has been a dark cloud around me. One death of a loved one right after another, and … Continue reading
Posted in Depression, Diabetes, Doctor Visits, Health, Heart, Lessons Learned, Life, Mental Health
22 Comments
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
30 things about my Invisible Illnesses – Revisited
So, today is World Diabetes Day, and in honor of that fact I thought I’d take the time to revisit the 30 things about my invisible illness meme that I’ve shared in the past. It’s been a couple of years … Continue reading
Trying to Fix Me
The better part of the last year, since watching my aunt die of cancer on July 27, 2013, has been a real struggle for me mentally. That experience pretty much blew open Pandora’s box of “why bother?” demons and poured … Continue reading
Posted in Diabetes, Exercise, Health, Heart, Inspiration, Lessons Learned, Life, Mental Health
24 Comments
A Belated 5th Blogiversary
So, it’s seems that in the hustle and bustle of the last month, I managed to overlook the fact that my blog turned 5 years old. And I think it’s worthwhile to stop and briefly note the occasion, even if … Continue reading
Posted in Announcements, Diabetes, Health, Heart, Lessons Learned, Life
5 Comments
Diabetes Art Day: Bleeding Fingers, Broken Heart
My submission for the 5th Annual Diabetes Art Day. Many thanks to my friend Lee Ann Thill for organizing this awesome event every year. Bleeding Fingers, Broken Heart. Done on black and white scratch board.
Posted in Diabetes, Diabetes Art, Diabetes Art Day, Heart, Inspiration, Lessons Learned, Life, Photos
6 Comments
My Diabetic Heart 