Category Archives: MakeDiabetesVisible

Make Diabetes Visible: Day 16

Multiple finger sticks each day leave their mark.

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Make Diabetes Visible: Day 15

I work hard every day. My pancreas? Not so much.

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Make Diabetes Visible: Day 14

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 126th Birthday, Dr. B.

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Make Diabetes Visible: Day 13

It’s new Dexcom sensor day at my house.  Exciting stuff!

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Make Diabetes Visible: Day 12

Two new Dexcom G5 transmitters and Three boxes is sensors. I felt like a kid on Christmas morning when I opened that box.

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Make Diabetes Visible: Day 11

One of the reasons why I have a Dexcom is there are times when I don’t feel the symptoms of a high or low. Like this one. Didn’t feel a thing until I saw the number. Diabetes is weird like … Continue reading

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Make Diabetes Visible: Day 10

That feeling of relief when your Dexcom transmitters are finally on the way after a month of fighting with the supplier and insurance company. #MakeDiabetesVisible

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Make Diabetes Visible: Day 9

After the hellish day of heart testing that I had yesterday, I’m really feeling this piece today.

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Make Diabetes Visible: Day 8

The numbers have been pretty consistent all day. And considering I spent the day being poked and prodded at the hospital, these are acceptable. Got to talk about diabetes awareness month with one of the lab techs at the hospital … Continue reading

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Make Diabetes Visible: Day 7

No explanation necessary!

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