Category Archives: MakeDiabetesVisible

The mini version of my diabetes kit that goes everywhere with me. Meter, test strips, lancing device, glucose tabs, humalog pen, and pen needles. All fit into that little pouch. And, of course, my Dexcom.

A no-hitter on a holiday weekend in Kentucky with the family? I’ll take it!

Some times the numbers on the meter and CGM are close. Other times not so much.

The last 24 hours have been pretty rough.

Had to change Dexcom sensors before I left for Louisville this evening. Pushing that plunger down is still the hardest part after months of wearing these things.

The day starts in the kitchen with breakfast.  I have to open the silverware drawer to get utensils for eating.  But before I can eat, I need to check my fasting blood sugar, take a shot of Humalog to cover … Continue reading →

Another day, another meal, another bolus. Wash, rinse, repeat.

Living with diabetes means having to think ahead for every thing. Being prepared. Keeping extra supplies in the places you spend the most time. Like work. I always have extra pen needles, test strips, and glucose tabs in my desk … Continue reading →

Lantus insulin is part of my nightly bedtime ritual.

Living with type 1 diabetes, congestive heart failure, and a few other conditions, I spend a lot of time in this building. And they take more than their fair share of my money.