Gentler Testing.
As of today, I have done approximately 48,836 blood glucose checks. That is an estimate based on the 33+ years I have had type 1 diabetes, checking on a low estimate of 4 times a day. The past number...
View ArticleUpdates.
So summer 2015 is almost over already. And only 4 months left of this year. How on earth did that happen??!? This year is completely flying by. It’s been months since I’ve posted, so I thought I’d...
View ArticleWorld Diabetes Day Giveaway.
Hi! Yup I’m still around :) Things have been hectic around here lately but I’m still alive & kicking! Since World Diabetes Day is just two days away, I couldn’t think of a better time to give some...
View ArticleWorld Diabetes Day Giveaway Winners!
Thank you to those who commented to enter my giveaway! It is currently after 5pm on World Diabetes Day so here are the winners. (I randomly chose three numbers between 1 and 9 for the number of...
View ArticleLong Time No See.
Hi there. Believe it or not, this blog here does still exist. I can’t believe it’s been over a year since I’ve posted anything. WordPress even looks different since the last time I’ve written! To...
View ArticleNo Joke.
“Am I having a heart attack?” I asked the assistant at my cardiologist’s office as she was reading my EKG results. Then I broke down sobbing. Again. I have dealt with some anxiety in the past but...
View ArticleTime Flies.
Hello. So it’s been over a year since I’ve last posted. And I think that’s okay. That just means I have a lot of important things going on in my life and nothing exciting to share 😉 I thought I’d not...
View ArticleMaking Diabetes Suck Less.
If you know me at all, you know that tech devices are my thing. If something new comes out, I want it and usually wind up getting it. And diabetes devices are no different. I’ve used almost every...
View ArticleConvenience.
I wore the OmniPod insulin pump for a few years so never had to worry about where to clip it on my clothing. Since switching back to a tubed pump a few months ago (Medtronic 670G if you were...
View ArticleCommunity.
I found the diabetes online community back in 2006 when I was researching insulin pumps. Growing up I didn’t know anyone else around my age with type 1. It was very easy to feel isolated or alone....
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