I don't think this will be a shock to anyone- BUT I LOVE CARBSSSSS! and maybe- I'm not supposed to admit it out loud- officially- but it's true. I love carbs. (shhhh- don't tell anyone- even though it's not a secret) (not my image) like Phyllis from "Confessions of a Type 1 Diabetic with a … Continue reading I have T1D and PCOS (and it’s no secret) BUT- I LOVE carbs!
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Promises from 14 Year Old Me
After a rough few months, I was very much ready to do some serious thinking and resetting. I was going through some things back in GA a few weeks ago, and I came across the letter my 8th grade teacher had us write to ourselves to open at graduation. Reading now... it meant so much … Continue reading Promises from 14 Year Old Me
Teens with Diabetes are “Hard”- That’s Overgeneralizing
We've all heard it- "teens/young adults with diabetes are hard." Okay... so what are we going to do about it? Besides judge. and hard? Each situation is different. Each person is different. You can't just categorize one word for everyone the entire time. There's so many more words to choose from... But "hard" that's over-generalizing … Continue reading Teens with Diabetes are “Hard”- That’s Overgeneralizing
Day 3- Language and Diabetes. #dBlogWeek
Day 3 of Diabetes Blog Week Language and Diabetes - Wednesday 5/18 There is an old saying that states “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me”. I'm willing to bet we've all disagreed with this at some point, and especially when it comes to diabetes. Many advocate for the importance … Continue reading Day 3- Language and Diabetes. #dBlogWeek
My reaction to “Many Schools Failing on Type 1 Diabetes Care”
Here I am, with a long post. I'm supposed to be asleep, and I can't. So I'm gonna get my thoughts out and go to bed, hopefully. I couldn't fit them all into the character limit of a tweet. So I'm calling this a reaction- my feelings on the subject as well as some mini … Continue reading My reaction to “Many Schools Failing on Type 1 Diabetes Care”
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.
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