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

I’m the loud and relentless "patient" voice and advocate they warned you about. I happen to have type 1 diabetes, ADHD, anxiety, OCD, PCOS, endometriosis, thyroid issues, asthma, allergies, lactose intolerance (and more), but there’s more to story.

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It’s not BIPOC with diabetes, it’s you, diabetes organizations

June 29, 2020July 2, 2020 / mindybartleson / 4 Comments

JDRF, I am done until you do better for BIPOC with diabetes and their caregivers. Diabetes community, I am not going to stop talking about it. We must do better.

I Hear You. I See You. (#HighRiskCovid19 Thoughts)

March 18, 2020March 18, 2020 / mindybartleson / 3 Comments

I hear you. I see you. Your words are deafening. You silence speaks volumes. Your actions are telling. I hear your comments- "I'll be fine. I'm not high risk. I don't have to worry""Let's break quarantine""It's just the flu""I'll be fine- why stop my life" I hear you in your conference rooms. I hear the … Continue reading I Hear You. I See You. (#HighRiskCovid19 Thoughts)

Depo Shot Week 1: Take that PCOS & Endometriosis- I hope?

February 18, 2020 / mindybartleson / 2 Comments

Trying something else when it comes the PCOS and endometriosis issues- the Depo-Provera shot.

Sex, Chronic Illness, and Mental Health: Changing it up with PCOS and Endometriosis

September 6, 2018September 7, 2018 / mindybartleson / 2 Comments

The next post in "Sex, Chronic Illness, and Mental Health" is all about PCOS and endometriosis.

Dexcom G6: Preparing to Take the Plunge

August 28, 2018September 7, 2018 / mindybartleson / Leave a comment

I'm getting ready for the Dexcom G6! Here are my thoughts on making the switch.

Sex, Chronic Illness, and Mental Health: is Diabetes Sexy?

August 21, 2018September 7, 2018 / mindybartleson / 3 Comments

The next post in "Sex, Chronic Illness, and Mental Health: the Series" asks "is diabetes sexy?"

Sex, Chronic Illness, and Mental Health: The Series!

June 27, 2018September 7, 2018 / mindybartleson / 5 Comments

Introducing: "Sex, Chronic Illness, and Mental Health: the Series"! I'll be talking about sex over several posts - each post will focus on a different diagnosis or a few.

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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

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