Category Archives: MakeDiabetesVisible

#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 2

Posted on November 2, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

When the Dexcom wakes you saying you’re low and your meter says you’re not.  That’s how the day started. I’ve since changed sensors because that one crapped out. Incredibly frustrating. Going blue for #BlueFridays.  The things that I’ll do in … Continue reading →

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 1

Posted on November 1, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

A couple of the numbers are a bit high due to my being misdiagnosed and not starting on injectable medications for a few years. But you get the idea. Diabetes Sucks. Dexcom Graph of the last 24 hours.   Current … Continue reading →

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Photo Challenge 2018

Posted on October 31, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

So, last year I was inspired to create a photo challenge for Diabetes Awareness Month.  The inspiration came from the various 7-day photo challenges that are popular on social media these days.  The difference being that this challenge would run … Continue reading →

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Hello, Trulicity; So long, Victoza!

Posted on May 17, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

So, yesterday I took my first dose of Trulicity. It’s a once a week medication, taken via injection, to help with the insulin resistance with which I struggle. This change comes due to my insurance company stopping coverage for the … Continue reading →

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9 Years

Posted on December 29, 2017 by mydiabeticheart

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 →

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Make Diabetes Visible: That’s A Wrap.

Posted on November 30, 2017 by mydiabeticheart

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 campaign. It has really warmed my heart watching this idea grow over the … Continue reading →

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Make Diabetes Visible: Day 30

Posted on November 30, 2017 by mydiabeticheart

The Diabetes Online Community is vast, bringing together people from all walks of life from all around the world. I’m quite thankful to have been able to meet so many, both online and in person, over the last 9 years. … Continue reading →

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Make Diabetes Visible: Day 29

Posted on November 29, 2017 by mydiabeticheart

More members of my diabetes tribe.  Much love for all of them.

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Make Diabetes Visible: Day 28

Posted on November 28, 2017 by mydiabeticheart

Continuing yesterday’s theme of people who make life with diabetes suck less.

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Make Diabetes Visible: Day 27

Posted on November 27, 2017 by mydiabeticheart

Diabetes sucks. No doubt about it. But the friends I’ve made along the way have certainly made it suck less. These are just a few, there are so many more. I’m thankful for all of you. 💙 #MakeDiabetesVisible— with Bea … Continue reading →

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