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Category Archives: Life
Monday Motivation: A Little Heart Can Do Big Things
It’s a new day and a new week. Make it count. Remember, a little heart can do big things!
Wednesday Wisdom: I AM
Recently, I was scrolling through my Facebook feed and came across this image that a friend had posted. It was posted with challenge to write statements about oneself. The post reminded me of an “I AM” statement that I wrote … Continue reading
American Eagle Day
In honor of American Eagle Day, below are a selection of eagle photos that I’ve had the privilege to capture in northern Indiana during the last year or so. My health consumes so much of my time, thoughts, and energy, … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Life, Photos, Travel
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Trulicity: A Few Observations
So, I’ve been using the Trulicity for 4 weeks now, and have a few observations. First, my numbers are much improved overall. Fasting and post-meal are better. No major spikes. Second, it has wrecked my appetite. I don’t feel hungry … Continue reading
Posted in Diabetes, Health, Lessons Learned, Life, Medications
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From the archive: What Brings Me Down
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
Posted in Depression, Diabetes, Heart, Inspiration, Life, Mental Health, Photos
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Remembering Judy Reich
The Diabetes Community lost a great advocate and friend this week. Judy Reich, who faced life with diabetes with incredible dignity and grace for more than 50 years, died on Wednesday with her husband, Gary, by her side. Judy was … Continue reading
Posted in Diabetes, Lessons Learned, Life, Tributes
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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
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
Posted in Diabetes Blog Week, Inspiration, Life, Photos
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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
Posted in Diabetes, Diabetes Blog Week, Inspiration, Life, Mental Health, Photos
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The Costs of a Chronic Illness
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
Posted in Depression, Diabetes, Diabetes Blog Week, Health, Heart, Lessons Learned, Life, Medications, Mental Health, Rants
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My Diabetic Heart 