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.

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We All Make Mistakes.

November 25, 2015January 16, 2017 / mindybartleson / 4 Comments

We all make mistakes... including mistakes with Diabetes.

My reaction to “Many Schools Failing on Type 1 Diabetes Care”

October 27, 2015January 16, 2017 / mindybartleson / 3 Comments

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”

Getting Stir-Crazy: Diabetes and Getting Sick Addition

October 20, 2015January 16, 2017 / mindybartleson / Leave a comment

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

A Work in Progress.

October 13, 2015January 16, 2017 / mindybartleson / 16 Comments

I’m still a work in progress. I won’t say I can’t yet because I’m not ready. I won’t say hold on I need to be just right. I won't ignore the other parts of my life, but please- one thing at a time. You see, I’m still in progress. I’m still working on healing wounds … Continue reading A Work in Progress.

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I do not have any kind of medical degree (science and math are not my thing). My views are also my own and do not reflect where I work or any groups I am involved in. This is not medical or psycho-social advice. Please consult your doctor. Everyone also has different stories. experiences, and views. Please respect those- including mine. Thanks!- Mindy Bartleson

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