For those days you’re walking out the door on the way to work or class, and you feel the tug… It’s the doorknob’s fault. When you take a standardized test in elementary school and wonder why you can’t get your BG down. Then a smell fills the air, and you look down to see … Continue reading Pump-Site Sagas: It’s the doorknob’s fault.
Diabetes Technology
It’s Complicated; with my CGM
Let’s first take a stroll down memory... I’m about 9 or 10. I participated in a trial of something called “The GlucoWatch” or as I call it, The Watch. Needless to say, I was traumatized by the whole experience. Working it was a nightmare, even for my dad, an engineer. Taking it off was painful, and … Continue reading It’s Complicated; with my CGM
Why I Live for Today- in terms of Diabetes- a contradiction in my life. (so much talk of a cure)
In all honesty, I'm terrible at that whole live for today concept. I live by a John Mayer quote- "People say: 'live for today'. I don’t think it’s right. You gotta live for the big picture." It's really how I feel. I LOVE looking at what is ahead for me. When I'm stressed or upset; … Continue reading Why I Live for Today- in terms of Diabetes- a contradiction in my life. (so much talk of a cure)
Lately, in the media.
First of all, be prepared. I will post the link to the Dawgs For Diabetes Fundraising Page all the time. We need YOUR help! Please donate! But also- please spread the word about this! Help us make a difference. So life. Finals are coming up- well I don't have finals, mostly presentations, a lot of … Continue reading Lately, in the media.
Lot numbers
Thought it was just a bad box. Thought I was finished with the nonsense. THOUGHT- things were back to what I call normal. No. Nope. Nada. I felt myself get frustrated with Diabetes. The ranting was beginning. I was exhausted. Feeling terrible. etc. etc. Diabetes should not be THIS hard. It had been. Then last … Continue reading Lot numbers
Packing… with a Diabetes eye, an irritated eye actually. (for 6 weeks)
Even though I packed many days ago, and I've been in Paris for several days- it's been super busy- I've had a hard time getting to a computer to type everything out- and I don't like using the tablet and my ipod for all this writing. But here it is- FINALLY! Packing with a diabetes … Continue reading Packing… with a Diabetes eye, an irritated eye actually. (for 6 weeks)
#dblogweek Day 5- A Dream Device… is a wish your heart makes…
Prompt- Back by popular demand, let's revisit this prompt from last year! Tell us what your fantasy diabetes device would be? Think of your dream blood glucose checker, delivery system for insulin or other meds, magic carb counter, etc etc etc. The sky is the limit – what would you love to see? Omg... the … Continue reading #dblogweek Day 5- A Dream Device… is a wish your heart makes…
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