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Category Archives: Life
Adding a Dexcom to my Diabetes Toolbox
So, back in December, I had a chance to test drive a Dexcom continuous glucose monitor (CGM) through my Endocrinologist’s office. I had been curious about the device and my Endo wanted to capture some data to get a better … Continue reading
Eight Years with a Confusing Pancreas and a Broken Heart
Today is the 8th anniversary of my initial diagnosis with diabetes and congestive heart failure. My, what a long and trying eight years it has been, too. So much has happened since that fateful day. So many changes in my life, … Continue reading
Posted in Cartoons, Diabetes, Health, Heart, Lessons Learned, Life, Mental Health
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Healthcare wishes
Today’s topic about healthcare experiences comes at a time when I’m still trying to process the recent discovery that I was misdiagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, when what I actually have is Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults, also known as … Continue reading
Posted in Diabetes, Diabetes Blog Week, Doctor Visits, Lessons Learned, Life, Mental Health
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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
Posted in Diabetes, Diabetes Blog Week, Inspiration, Lessons Learned, Life, Wordless Wednesday
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The Other Half of Diabetes
If you’ve followed my blog for any length of time, you’re likely aware that I’ve made no secret of my struggles with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. I’ve shared some pretty dark stuff on those topics over the last couple of … Continue reading
Posted in Depression, Diabetes, Diabetes Blog Week, Lessons Learned, Life, Mental Health
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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
Posted in Diabetes, Diabetes Blog Week, Inspiration, Lessons Learned, Life
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Changing my diabetes label
“No one today is purely one thing.” ~ Edward W. Said So, back in February, I shared that I was feeling caught Between Two Fields. I shared about the discovery that I had been misdiagnosed with type 2 diabetes when what … Continue reading
Posted in Diabetes, Doctor Visits, Health, Lessons Learned, Life, Rants
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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
Posted in D-Meetups, Diabetes, Humor, Inspiration, Lessons Learned, Life, Shout outs
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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
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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
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My Diabetic Heart 