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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 23

Posted on November 23, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

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.

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 21

Posted on November 21, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

There are no breaks from diabetes, even on holidays. Everything I’ll need to manage the beast while in Louisville fits in my Thompson case from Myabetic. Extra Insulin pens, meter, plenty of pen needles, alcohol swabs, chargers, oral meds, etc… … Continue reading →

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 20

Posted on November 20, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

It’s been a rough day.

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 19

Posted on November 19, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

I had someone ask me which pen needles I use and if I use a new one with each injection, so here are my answers. First, I use the BD Ultra-Fine Mini pen needle. They work well for me and … Continue reading →

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 18

Posted on November 18, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

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

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 17

Posted on November 17, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

An injection of Lantus insulin is part of my nightly ritual.

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 16

Posted on November 16, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

Happy Friday! Who’s wearing blue to support those living with diabetes?

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 15

Posted on November 15, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

I spend a lot of time on the road and therefore check my blood sugar in the car a lot.

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 14: World Diabetes Day

Posted on November 14, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

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 127th Birthday, Dr. B.

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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 13

Posted on November 13, 2018 by mydiabeticheart

Life support. This is only part of the medications I take each day to manage my bundle of health issues. Diabetes, Congestive Heart Failure, GI issues, etc… I also take injections of Humalog and Lantus. The costs are high. Financially, … Continue reading →

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