Category Archives: Diabetes and Emotions

Diabetus Overwhelmus

Posted on September 1, 2015 by

It’s no secret that I have been writing about diabetes, in one way or another, for a long time. About half my life, actually. And I’ve had the disease itself for about three-quarters of my life. That’s a lot of … Continue reading →

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Alphabet History: C is for Camp

Posted on August 24, 2015 by

I started this series a couple of years ago but only managed two letters before I promptly forgot about it. But now I’m back with the latest edition all about diabetes camp. A couple of weeks ago, my husband, Erik, … Continue reading →

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#IWishPeopleKnewThatDiabetes

Posted on April 22, 2015 by

(This is cross-posted on my non-diabetes blog, With Faith & Grace, but I know not everyone here reads that blog, hence the double post.)  There is a Twitter hashtag going around called #IWishPeopleKnewThatDiabetes and I encourage you to check out the stream to see … Continue reading →

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On Practicing Empathy

Posted on August 12, 2014 by

I wrote this blog post last week, before yesterday’s tragic event. However, I didn’t feel like it was complete and I wanted more time with it. After yesterday’s tragic event, I have gone back and edited it a little. Hopefully … Continue reading →

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Before & After

Posted on July 22, 2014 by

Do you remember your life before diabetes? I was thinking about the Bionic Pancreas the other day. What it does and how life is different for the few days that people are on it. How they can eat what they … Continue reading →

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What I Need To Hear

Posted on May 27, 2014 by

I wrote in early April how I managed diabetes while exercising because for awhile I’ve felt like I pretty much understood how I should do it. I have been running for about a year and a half, and even though … Continue reading →

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Diabetes Blog Week: When Life Hands You Lemons…

Posted on May 15, 2014 by

Today’s prompt: Yesterday we opened up about how diabetes can bring us down. Today let’s share what gets us through a hard day.  Or more specifically, a hard diabetes day.  Is there something positive you tell yourself?  Are there mantras … Continue reading →

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