Diabetes Resources During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

September 15, 2020 / mindybartleson / 1 Comment

Here you can find resources from varied sources on diabetes and the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. I will try to update this list weekly. Diabetes Resources During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) PandemicTweet I am still concerned by diabetes and coronavirus information that is flying around and the mindset which I discussed in this article by Moira McCarthy … Continue reading Diabetes Resources During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

9 Tips For Making the Most of Your Endo Appt with Diabetes Burnout

June 13, 2018September 7, 2018 / mindybartleson / Leave a comment

Let’s be honest with each other- we’re all friends here, right? (Well some of us at least.) But anyways- let’s be honest! I’d be willing to place a large bet that most people with diabetes have had an endocrinologist appointment with diabetes burnout (hey- could be another specialist even- hey… maybe it’s not diabetes but … Continue reading 9 Tips For Making the Most of Your Endo Appt with Diabetes Burnout

T1D Camp for Adults (Survive and Thrive Bootcamp)- It’s Just Right

June 7, 2018June 7, 2018 / mindybartleson / Leave a comment

I feel like goldilocks right now, but how I wish there were only three bears and in turn only three choices to pick from. I’m always looking for just right. Sometimes I get close. Sometimes I figure out what is just for me, but then I change or the just right thing goes away. Well, … Continue reading T1D Camp for Adults (Survive and Thrive Bootcamp)- It’s Just Right

Getting Back in Shape with Diabetes

April 19, 2018 / mindybartleson / Leave a comment

I’ve had to do a lot of getting back into shape- which with diabetes- can be an adventure!

It took me a few stumbles, but I had to push myself to not push myself too hard when getting back into shape.

Thanks 2017! Are You Ready 2018?

January 3, 2018January 1, 2018 / mindybartleson / 2 Comments

Thanks 2017! Are You Ready 2018? I started doing posts like this towards the end of 2015 and before 2016 started. I did another for the end of 2016 and before 2017. This year… well- it’ll be at the beginning of 2018 and after 2017 ended- and probably… for the most part it’ll be a … Continue reading Thanks 2017! Are You Ready 2018?

Challenge for Diabetes Awareness Month: Let’s Stop Pointing the Finger

November 1, 2017November 1, 2017 / mindybartleson / Leave a comment

Challenge for Diabetes Awareness Month: Let's Stop Pointing the Finger It’s Diabetes Awareness Month! I feel like I’ve been on a little marathon with awareness months since September- PCOS then ADHD in October. But here we are- it’s November- World Diabetes Day is around the corner on November 14th. You’ll see the hashtag #NDAM floating … Continue reading Challenge for Diabetes Awareness Month: Let’s Stop Pointing the Finger

Updates 1-5 on the Crowdfunding Campaign for My Book!

September 9, 2017October 18, 2017 / mindybartleson / 1 Comment

I wanted to share some of the updates on the crowdfunding campaign to get this book published!

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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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