#dblogweek Day 2- “See” Poem

May 12, 2014April 27, 2018 / mindybartleson / 12 Comments

Topic: This year, Diabetes Blog Week and TuDiabetes are teaming up to bring out the poet in you! Write a poem, rhyme, ballad, haiku, or any other form of poetry about diabetes. After you’ve posted it on your blog, share it on the No Sugar Added® Poetry page on TuDiabetes, and read what others have … Continue reading #dblogweek Day 2- “See” Poem

Teacher Appreciation Week

May 10, 2014May 1, 2018 / mindybartleson / 5 Comments

So Teacher Appreciation week has passed. The thing is I'm always running a little behind, well on occasion I guess. I had most of this drafted out- but of course I'm not finishing this post until after teacher appreciation week/day- but oh well. I finished it! I'll enjoy a little blogging and LSAT studying while … Continue reading Teacher Appreciation Week

SPRING BREAK (only about a month late- I’ll blame the move)

April 1, 2014April 27, 2018 / mindybartleson / 1 Comment

So in a few days it will be a month since I went on Spring Break. Sorry for the delay- Life, more later, and that pesky move back to our original apartment have gotten in the way of my writing. Shout out to Paul for the push to post. I also apologize for no edits. … Continue reading SPRING BREAK (only about a month late- I’ll blame the move)

Writing Hiatis and experiencing the negative thoughts of Diabetes.

July 16, 2013April 27, 2018 / mindybartleson / 2 Comments

so I lied, well not really. I said I would write and blog more- but I haven't been. Opps. and sorry to all those wanting posts! I've been scribbling down notes, ideas, and thoughts- so not all is lost. I promise! I will try and get to twice a week again because I think that … Continue reading Writing Hiatis and experiencing the negative thoughts of Diabetes.

Diabetes- I think we need to break up- it’s all you. (asking for help)

June 12, 2013April 27, 2018 / mindybartleson / 1 Comment

so the main reason I started this blog? time to back track it. Before leaving for Paris- I started trying to look up information/tips/stories in regards to Type 1 Diabetes and traveling- Here's what I discovered- There really wasn't a whole lot out there- not what I was looking for. A lot of it was … Continue reading Diabetes- I think we need to break up- it’s all you. (asking for help)

Take that Dawn Phenomenon (do you know what that is?)! But wait – now I’m low.

May 28, 2013April 27, 2018 / mindybartleson / 1 Comment

I'm finally sitting down and taking the moment to write about Diabetes and travel/Paris. I'm going to focus on one thing per post so it is easier to read- I was going to do Lantus and such today- but something came up- Finally won the battle! First of all- overcoming Dawn Phenomenon has not been … Continue reading Take that Dawn Phenomenon (do you know what that is?)! But wait – now I’m low.

Here’s the thing – Asking for Help

April 12, 2013April 27, 2018 / mindybartleson / 3 Comments

I think I'm going to take this opportunity and be slightly serious. I'm 136 and calm, and that means this is coming from a "normal state of mind." Not an "I'm high or low state of mind." or an "I'm stressed state of mind." I don't do this very often, be serious with something involving … Continue reading Here’s the thing – Asking for Help

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.

Asking for Help