I honestly cannot remember the last time I was this sick. To be honest, I don’t think I have been “this” sick since high school. I also haven’t been sick this often (3 times already) since my freshman year of college. Honestly, I think this is what my first year in Boston will be like … Continue reading Getting Stir-Crazy: Diabetes and Getting Sick Addition
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Mother Nature, I’d Like to Return Your Gift, Please. Diabetes Doesn’t Get Along with Periods!
Mother Nature, I’d like to take a rain check! If you are not quite comfortable with reading or talking about the “Time of the Month,” gift from mother nature- AKA period. Then… this post might not be for you- I won’t be “graphic." This post was also written before my PCOS and endometriosis diagnosis in … Continue reading Mother Nature, I’d Like to Return Your Gift, Please. Diabetes Doesn’t Get Along with Periods!
Mother Nature is calling… again. Wait, on a regular basis.
I don’t know if you would call this embarrassing or scary or annoying (or all three plus other adjectives concerning this). Maybe even TMI….? But first- let’s time travel. I was in Kindergarten, age 5 or 6. Pre-diagnosis in 1st Grade. As a child, there was something about asking to use the bathroom during a non-specified time, … Continue reading Mother Nature is calling… again. Wait, on a regular basis.
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence…”
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” –Audre Lorde As I’m writing this the theme song from “Girl Meets World” is playing on my iPod- “Take on the World”- that’s the plan! So. I work in a Diabetes non-profit. I have T1D. I’m an introvert. I … Continue reading “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence…”
It’s been a crazy ride.
Like I said- I'm not gonna say I'll get better at a blogging schedule. I am very certain I won't get to a schedule until after I graduate- so when that happens- BE READY. Blogs on blogs on blogs. So this is just an update on my life the past few months. I have 64 … Continue reading It’s been a crazy ride.
What’s the Difference Between Regular Soda and Cake?
Today has been one of those Diabetes days. The new medical company I am working with messed up and had no communication so I was left in limbo until I called and got it straightened out. I would like to gladly mention that I didn't have to ask but they are "over-nighting" my supplies to … Continue reading What’s the Difference Between Regular Soda and Cake?
#diabetesawarenessmonth #doc #diabetesawareness (Looking back a few days later)
I really do wish that I had time for consistent blogging- My schedule is just as full as ever- and I enjoy the majority of it (except for classes). I am getting ready to lead two teen breakout sessions for TypeOne Nation; Atlanta in February and the South Summit in January. I am BEYOND excited … Continue reading #diabetesawarenessmonth #doc #diabetesawareness (Looking back a few days later)
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