Archive for November, 2011
Riiiiiiight…..
Things people have said to me in the past 10 days: “I’d love for you to meet my friends working on natural cures to diabetes. I think they could really help you.” “So are you able to run stairs and do squats?” (New trainer at the gym after learning I have diabetes. WTF do [...]
Playing with Paleo
I know during the week after Thanksgiving, I’m not the only one thinking it’s time to eat a little healthier and watch my weight and my blood sugars before the next holiday steamrolls us. Which is why for the next two weeks, my boyfriend and I have decided to try the Paleo diet. If you [...]
Points Plus: The Latest A1c
The anxiety-inducing “waiting on the A1c” time is finally over (until the next one of course!) On the day before Thanksgiving, I had an appointment at my endo’s office (I see his PA- CDE regularly, instead of the doc - he rocks!) and the big reveal finally happened: After having the lowest A1c of my diabetes [...]
Happy Thanksgiving!!
I’m celebrating with friends and family for the next few days, and I hope you are too! Enjoy your turkey, bolus well, and I’ll see you on Monday with more D-bloggage!
Guest Post: The Truth Behind Diabetes
Howdy folks! I’m excited to introduce you today to Adam Bruk. Adam is currently the Outreach and Philanthorpy Coordinator for Socks4Life. If you don’t know about Socks4Life, it’s time to check them out. Socks4Life is – you guessed it – is a sock vendor, but they offer so much more than that. I first met [...]
In the Dog House…
Want to know where BAD DexComs sleep? On the couch. Yep, that’s right. After being woken up every hour Sunday night being told I was in the 50s, only to fingerstick and find myself in the high 70s and low 80s, my off-kilter Dex was relegated to the couch - far, far, FAR away from my [...]
Unexpected Connections.
I rolled into the gym last Thursday and scanned my membership card at the front desk. I said hello to the manager as I always do, and noticed a tremendous human being sitting next him. I said hello to the muscle-bound man, who’s biceps were the size of my thighs, and the manager introduced him [...]
Presenting: My Sweet Life
Folks, I am humbled and honored to announce today that the product of tremendous effort by an incredible roster of women that I am SO fortunate to write among has come to fruition. Myself and 23 other women with diabetes have collaborated on a very special project. Our book, entitled “My Sweet Life: Successful Women [...]
Yes, I’m still using “the insulin.”
She calls every few months. It’s not always the same “she,” but each of the registered nurses that have called from my insurance plan’s “Wellness Program” are always cheerful, nurturing women that want to make sure I’m on track with my diabetes. So when she calls, and I’m unlucky enough to not recognize the phone [...]
The Holidays: An Annual BG Control Obstacle Course
I stopped by a local Target yesterday to grab some household supplies and was practically slapped in the face with an inordinate amount of Christmas decorations inside. After I finished shopping and walked outside to the parking lot, I noticed it was pitch black out and…..5:30pm. Folks, whether we like it or not, wintertime, and [...]
