Why (I think) it’s important to have a good relationship with your HCPs (healthcare professional/provider). I’m passionate about a lot (if you couldn’t already tell). Over the past few years though, I’ve become passionate about the importance of having a good relationship with your healthcare providers. I say providers because it goes beyond Diabetes, beyond … Continue reading Why (I Think) It’s Important to Have a Good Relationship with your HCPs
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How To, Switching Health Insurance with Diabetes
Switching Health Insurance with Diabetes (and much much more). AKA- adulting! So I recently switched health insurance (YAY). Needless to say it was an adventure. I had to go out swinging with my old insurance company (really no shocker there), but going out swinging with them was stressful because I was in limbo. My … Continue reading How To, Switching Health Insurance with Diabetes
TSA Pre-Check, I’m a fan!
For a while now, I’ve been tempted to invest in TSA Pre-Check. I kept putting it off or thinking I’m fine without it. But then, I saw this article come out. Immediately my nerves increased. I already had issues with TSA (specifically Atlanta). I didn't want there to be more issues! That day I filled … Continue reading TSA Pre-Check, I’m a fan!
It’s Complicated: with My CGM, revisited.
I first went on a CGM in the age of glucowatch, and then gave it a VERY brief try my junior year of college. Quickly giving it up. Then about a year ago, I went on a CGM and kept going. As many know, this was an adventure for everyone involved. So, over the summer I … Continue reading It’s Complicated: with My CGM, revisited.
“Hello from the other side” an honest confession to all the healthcare providers of my past, present, and future.
Hello, it’s me. But do you know me? I was wondering if after all these years you'd like to meet To go over everything They say that time's supposed to heal ya- But I’m still struggling to work through my experiences with healthcare adding up. There's such a difference between us I know- I’m “just” a “patient” without … Continue reading “Hello from the other side” an honest confession to all the healthcare providers of my past, present, and future.
POLI Girl in a not so POLI World
All about my experience on POLI (pumper on long acting insulin).
Wow 2015, here comes 2016!
To say that 2015 has been a year, doesn't even begin to cover it. I mean, I graduated college and moved to Boston... And that's just a slice of this year. I have kept up with my promise to make sure that each new year is even better than the last (of course there is … Continue reading Wow 2015, here comes 2016!
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