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
Life
I don’t know what I’m doing.
I don’t know what I’m doing. I’m a recent college graduate, who did pretty well, from the University of Georgia with a major in Social Work and a minor in Sociology, and I don’t know what I’m doing. Shortly after finishing school and skipping graduation, I went on a two week trip to Europe and … Continue reading I don’t know what I’m doing.
It’s been a crazy ride.
Like I said- I'm not gonna say I'll get better at a blogging schedule. I am very certain I won't get to a schedule until after I graduate- so when that happens- BE READY. Blogs on blogs on blogs. So this is just an update on my life the past few months. I have 64 … Continue reading It’s been a crazy ride.
What’s the Difference Between Regular Soda and Cake?
Today has been one of those Diabetes days. The new medical company I am working with messed up and had no communication so I was left in limbo until I called and got it straightened out. I would like to gladly mention that I didn't have to ask but they are "over-nighting" my supplies to … Continue reading What’s the Difference Between Regular Soda and Cake?
Diabetes Burnout- 1 Year Later
I look back on my first experience with diabetes burnout a year after I experienced it.
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)
It’s just data.
I have elaborated on a few of these. Enjoy. I'm more than a number. a1c, blood sugar readings, blood tests don't tell the whole story. These are just numbers that guide me to better Diabetes management. I am not simplified to a little number on a screen. It's just data. This is NOT a reflection … Continue reading It’s just data.
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