There's More to the Story: a blog about LIFE, chronic illness, and Mental Health

I’ll be frank. I don’t log. I’m not good at logging. I barely bother. I also still avoid technology that isn't my pump or CGM when it comes to my health (my anxiety makes it all a little complicated- but I have been working on it!). Maybe... occasionally... I’ll get a spark in me that … Continue reading Giving a Diabetes App a Chance

5 Reasons I Believe in Pump Vacations

March 6, 2017April 9, 2017 / mindybartleson / 4 Comments

I believe in pump vacations (and CGM vacations- but I’ll mostly mention pump right now). Now, I love being on an insulin pump- and I have ever since that first moment when I was 9 years. That’s when I first went on the pump- almost 15 years ago. It was the days of NPH and … Continue reading 5 Reasons I Believe in Pump Vacations

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I do not have any kind of medical degree (science and math are not my thing). My views are also my own and do not reflect where I work or any groups I am involved in. This is not medical or psycho-social advice. Please consult your doctor. Everyone also has different stories. experiences, and views. Please respect those- including mine. Thanks!- Mindy Bartleson

Happiest of Birthdays, Daddy! Today I realized you would’ve hit one of those “milestone” birthdays- 80. Which makes it hit a little harder that you’re not here- in fact that’s been this entire year- a lot has happened. I wish you had been here for all of it. From the transitions. To celebrate with me through the good times as the cheerleader with a stern face but making sure I realize what got me here. To the not so great - sometimes dark and hard moments- where you’d hold my hand and not tell but teach me how to find a way through when I was ready plus learn from it or how to put on a brave face when I need to fake it and get through the day (sometimes I still do this too well). But I wish you had been here for all of it. Some things stay with me like your love and lessons (and my preference to purple) but I still miss you- and a little harder today. It’s okay to feel conflicting emotions on days like these. So I’ll let myself miss and celebrate you in ways that work for me. 💜 Happy Birthday, Daddy- screw cancer.

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