I haven't felt this way to this point in a very long time. It's not diabetes burnout exactly. It's not anxiety specifically. It's just my overall feelings. I haven't felt even close to this way since high school. I conveniently blocked it from my memory. Until I realized the feeling. Of course it crept up on me. … Continue reading Sometimes- You Do You- is Exactly What You Need
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Guest Post: Tips to Alleviate Sore Spots from the Sensor
I'm really excited to share the first guest post on my blog! (and that it's written by one of my closest and oldest friends. We met at Camp Kudzu in 2003, and even though she moved to PA... we stayed close!). I've thought about guest posts, but once she shared these tips with me when … Continue reading Guest Post: Tips to Alleviate Sore Spots from the Sensor
#DBlogWeek Day 5: More than Diabetes
I think I put this in the survey last year? Sure seems like me! Plus- hello name of my blog! 🙂 Share an interest, hobby, passion, something that is YOU. Maybe I'll go with Pokémon!? And Pokémon go? I'm still playing! (Yes, yes, yes I am. At level 31 currently. I'm going until I "catch … Continue reading #DBlogWeek Day 5: More than Diabetes
#DBlogWeek Day 4: #TBT: What Brings Me Down
We all know how I'm passionate about mental health and LOVE Mental Health Month! I'm excited to take it back to the post from 2014. and whewwwww- I wrote a long one. So I'd like to compare and contrast to see how I differ from now and then with this post. Alright- we ready? What … Continue reading #DBlogWeek Day 4: #TBT: What Brings Me Down
#DBlogWeek Day 2: The Cost of a Chronic Illness
Damn. It's expensive. Literally and figuratively. OH BOY! So.... I have ALL OF THE THOUGHTS on this subject! I firmly believe in "check your privilege" so- I'd like to acknowledge that as a white, straight, cis-woman (with educated parents- which helped lead to a foundation for me relating to a lot of things There is so … Continue reading #DBlogWeek Day 2: The Cost of a Chronic Illness
It’s Okay to Feel Conflicted on Mother’s Day
This is your reminder that it's okay feel conflicted on Mother's Day. Whatever that might mean for you. Maybe your relationship is strained. Maybe your mom is no longer with you. Maybe you've gone no contact. And maybe- there are other mother figures in your life you'd like to celebrate. Don't forget it isn't always … Continue reading It’s Okay to Feel Conflicted on Mother’s Day
Being Prepared for What-If’s
So last week, Murphy’s Law hit. My pump malfunctioned. I wasn’t getting my insulin. My blood sugars were running higher and ketones hit. When I decided to pull off my pump, I couldn’t turn it off… That was a fun Sunday night/Monday morning… But now I have this new one that turns off pretty easily. … Continue reading Being Prepared for What-If’s
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