Topic: May is Mental Health Month so now seems like a great time to explore the emotional side of living with, or caring for someone with, diabetes. What things can make dealing with diabetes an emotional issue for you and / or your loved one, and how do you cope? (Thanks go out to Scott … Continue reading #dblogweek Day 3- Don’t let the world bring you down. Diabetes Blog Week. Day 3
Blood sugar
#dblogweek Day 2- “See” Poem
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
#dblogweek Day 1- I wanna Change the World. Diabetes Blog Week. Day 1.
Well, time to kick off Diabetes Blog Week. Blog Links to Today's Topic Topic: Let’s kick off Diabetes Blog Week by talking about the diabetes causes and issues that really get us fired up. Are you passionate about 504 plans and school safety? Do diabetes misconceptions irk you? Do you fight for CGM coverage for … Continue reading #dblogweek Day 1- I wanna Change the World. Diabetes Blog Week. Day 1.
Teacher Appreciation Week
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
Lately, in the media.
First of all, be prepared. I will post the link to the Dawgs For Diabetes Fundraising Page all the time. We need YOUR help! Please donate! But also- please spread the word about this! Help us make a difference. So life. Finals are coming up- well I don't have finals, mostly presentations, a lot of … Continue reading Lately, in the media.
SPRING BREAK (only about a month late- I’ll blame the move)
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)
Diagnosis
I’m 7 years old, sitting in a doctor’s office for the umpteenth time, and I’m desperately thirsty. That’s what I remember clearly before officially being diagnosed, but most of the rest is what I’ve been told. For almost a year, I had been sick and losing weight. I was on medication after medication; problems with … Continue reading Diagnosis
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