Your Story & Your Voice Matters

March 31, 2017March 31, 2017 / mindybartleson / 2 Comments

Your voice. It matters. Yeah- it definitely does. Your voice. Your (respectful) opinion. You story. Your experiences. It all matters. (Not my image) It can shape things. It can make other people feel like they’re not alone by creating more "me too's." Maybe you feel like it’s just you- but I promise- it’s not true. When you … Continue reading Your Story & Your Voice Matters

I have T1D and PCOS (and it’s no secret) BUT- I LOVE carbs!

January 31, 2017January 31, 2017 / mindybartleson / 1 Comment

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!

We have more advocacy to do

January 24, 2017January 24, 2017 / mindybartleson / 3 Comments

Unfortunately, I couldn’t attend the Boston Women’s March this weekend (you can read about why on my Instagram post). But- seeing all of the involvement really inspired me- oh so much! That plus why I couldn’t go continues to add to my passion about why this- and beyond this is so important. (plus all of … Continue reading We have more advocacy to do

Alright… I’m Over this Whole Impact of a Period on My Blood Sugars

January 2, 2017January 16, 2017 / mindybartleson / 1 Comment

It's New Year's Eve- I'm getting ready for a relaxing night to bring in 2017. My blood sugars have not been where I like them for almost 6 months- thanks to... hmmmm- I want a better word for the constant period that's been happening.... OOOOH! "PCOS & Endometriosis Flair-Up." YUP. That's it. That's what's been … Continue reading Alright… I’m Over this Whole Impact of a Period on My Blood Sugars

Promises from 14 Year Old Me

December 28, 2016January 16, 2017 / mindybartleson / 1 Comment

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

December 21, 2016August 23, 2018 / mindybartleson / 5 Comments

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

Guest Blogs for DiabetesSisters about PCOS & Endometriosis

December 18, 2016January 16, 2017 / mindybartleson / Leave a comment

Wonder where my blog posts about PCOS, Endometriosis, and Diabetes have been? Well, they've been happening! So after my diagnosis of PCOS and alllllll of the questions and frustrations.... I started guest blogging at DiabetesSisters about PCOS and T1D (eventually adding endometriosis after that diagnosis). I've been blogging once or twice each month about my … Continue reading Guest Blogs for DiabetesSisters about PCOS & Endometriosis

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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