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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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5 Reasons I Love Solo Travel

March 28, 2017March 31, 2017 / mindybartleson / 1 Comment

I usually say traveling alone. But that sounds lonely. And it absolutely is NOT lonely at all.  So I'll say traveling solo! Personally. I LOVE SOLO TRAVEL. It's my favorite.  I got my first real experience of traveling solo when I studied abroad- specifically for half of my week trip to London and my trip … Continue reading 5 Reasons I Love Solo Travel

Running a 1/2 Marathon with T1D (and other things)

July 18, 2016January 16, 2017 / mindybartleson / 10 Comments

So I did a thing- I ran a 1/2 marathon (well my second- but I really don't count the first because that was just chaos and a crap show- full into my thyroiditis and exercise was painful- I was also not prepared). This also needs a disclaimer- please remember I am NOT a medical professional. … Continue reading Running a 1/2 Marathon with T1D (and other things)

Day 1- Message Monday

May 16, 2016January 16, 2017 / mindybartleson / 15 Comments

Message Monday - Monday 5/16 Lets kick off the week by talking about why we are here, in the diabetes blog space. What is the most important diabetes awareness message to you? Why is that message important for you, and what are you trying to accomplish by sharing it on your blog? (Thank you, Heather Gabel, … Continue reading Day 1- Message Monday

TSA Pre-Check, I’m a fan!

February 19, 2016January 16, 2017 / mindybartleson / 3 Comments

For a while now, I’ve been tempted to invest in TSA Pre-Check. I kept putting it off or thinking I’m fine without it. But then, I saw this article come out. Immediately my nerves increased. I already had issues with TSA (specifically Atlanta). I didn't want there to be more issues! That day I filled … Continue reading TSA Pre-Check, I’m a fan!

Generosity and Belief Go a LONG Way!

January 13, 2015January 16, 2017 / mindybartleson / 2 Comments

It's all pretty exciting and weird and scary all at the same time. I’m literally on the homestretch to being done with undergrad. I hope to post about thoughts on being almost done, and towards the end of the semester I will definitely have a post about the changes I have experienced these past four … Continue reading Generosity and Belief Go a LONG Way!

What’s the Difference Between Regular Soda and Cake?

December 19, 2014January 16, 2017 / mindybartleson / 3 Comments

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?

SPRING BREAK (only about a month late- I’ll blame the move)

April 1, 2014April 27, 2018 / mindybartleson / 1 Comment

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)

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