My Diabetic Heart

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

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 that.

Diabetes has been a bastard today and left me feeling defeated.  Tomorrow is a new day. Hopefully it will be better.

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

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

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 today after she asked about my shoe laces of all things. She thought they were bubbles. An Advocate’s work is never done. #LaceUp4Diabetes

No explanation necessary!

I never leave home without glucose tabs. I never know when I might need them to treat a low.

These little things are part of a new Dexcom sensor and are used to snap the transmitter in place. They are then removed and should be tossed out with the trash. And they can do a lot of damage to your feet if you step on one. Take my word for it.

Daylight Saving Time ends tonight. Well, technically, it ends at 2:00am Sunday morning, but it means setting the clocks back an hour before I go to bed tonight. It also means I have to take a minute to change the time on my diabetes devices as well. My meter, my Dexcom CGM, etc… And, of course, change my lancet.

One shot of Victoza, two shots of Lantus, and at least 3 shots of Humalog. Plus several finger sticks since I’m flying without the CGM today to allow my body time to heal. This is every day life for me.

My diabetes goes everywhere I do. Even on hikes in the woods.