Category Archives: Shout outs

Carbe Diem, in Moderation!

D-Blog Week Day 4: To carb or not to carb I’ve always been a meat and potatoes kind of guy, and when I was first diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, the idea of having to give up those carb loaded … Continue reading

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My Biggest Supporter

D-Blog Week Day 3: My Biggest Supporter Her name comes up frequently in my blog posts, and in conversations on twitter, but I’ve never posted a picture of her.  Well, there have been inquiries about that, and since today’s post … Continue reading

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Diabetes Blog Week

I’m proud to say that I will be participating in Diabetes Blog Week, which starts tomorrow.  This event was the idea of fellow D-Blogger, Karen, who is host of the Bitter Sweet Diabetes Blog.  It’s not too late to join … Continue reading

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Happy Mother’s Day

On this beautiful spring day, we celebrate those special ladies who have given new life to the world. Our Mothers. Washington Irving once said: “A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us; … Continue reading

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My Wishes

My friend and fellow DOC member, Ashley (#dream4muse), posted a forum question on a site she is working on for a class project, and it got me thinking.  It pertained to diabetes and other health conditions, and simply asked, “What … Continue reading

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D-Meetup Replay

Here comes the ruling, friends. And, it looks like the officials have called a personal foul on Me, citing a major delay in posting this D-Meetup Recap.  Sorry folks.  Life happens. On Saturday, April 3rd, a day when the Final … Continue reading

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My Little Sister’s 21st Birthday

Today is my little sister’s 21st birthday.  It’s so hard to believe that she is 21, considering she looks like she’s 12. She may look like a little kid, but, like her big brother, she’s a badass.  While I’ve been … Continue reading

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Another 6.0

More good news on the A1c front today.  I called for the results of the test that I had done last week, and was informed that for the second time in a row my A1c was a 6.0.  That just … Continue reading

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On the Bright Side

“Always look on the bright side of life.” That’s the song Eric Idle sang at the end of Monty Python’s Life of Brian, as they were all hanging on crosses, awaiting death.  It’s hard to imagine being able to see … Continue reading

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