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World Diabetes Day 2019
Today is World Diabetes Day. Today we honor Dr. Frederick G. Banting, who was born November 14, 1891, and who is best known for having co-discovered insulin. Happy 128th Birthday, Dr. B. I’m also wearing my blue in recognition and … Continue reading
10 Years of Living
Today is the 10th anniversary of my initial diagnosis with Type 2 Diabetes and Congestive Heart Failure. My goodness, what a rollercoaster ride it has been. Many things have changed since that day in late December 2008. My diabetes diagnosis chief among … Continue reading
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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 30
It’s the last day of Diabetes Awareness Month. I want to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the #MakeDiabetesVisible Photo Challenge and awareness initiative. It has really warmed my heart watching this idea grow. Thank you … Continue reading
#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 29
It’s the friendships with fellow people with diabetes that make this life bearable. Asha Brown, founder and executive director of We Are Diabetes, is one of the best! I’m thankful to count her as one of my closest friends and … Continue reading
#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 28
Some days, my diabetes and GI issues get the better of me. This has been one of them. This cartoon from my archive captures how I’m feeling tonight.
#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 27
I never leave home without some form of glucose for treating a low.
#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 26
That little droplet on my finger is what 1 unit of insulin looks like. One unit of life support for those living with type 1 diabetes, and for many living with type 2 diabetes as well. It should be available … Continue reading
#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 25
Wearing my Dexcom on my arm sometimes leads to interesting conversations. Like yesterday, while I was visiting with my grandmother and two great-aunts. One of my aunts noticed it while I was checking the tape on it. “Oh, is that … Continue reading
#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 24
Today was rough.
#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 23
Sensor change before bed. I’m tired and need to get to sleep because I have to travel home tomorrow, but I have to wait for this damn thing to warm up. I love my Dexcom, but it is annoying at times.