Diabetes Ramblings

During the past few years, I've been away from my blog. I've written several posts in my head, but unfortunately those posts have not yet made it to the internet. I've been dealing with depressi...

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 Until I get my blog up and going again, please find me on Instagram!

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Why am I here? I've been thinking a lot about this question lately. Especially since my stroke in February. We all question our purpose, but when faced with a situation that could be fatal. I...

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This is a post that has been going around in my head for two months now. I know I want to... need to... write this. Not just for others, but mainly for myself. I need to get my thoughts and emoti...

http://www.diabetesramblings.com/2019/04/uninvited-guests.html

There are some days that life, or at least a part of life, gets overwhelming. The world might feel like it's closing in around you. You might not sure what task to tackle next. How do you get ou...

http://www.diabetesramblings.com/2018/11/what-to-do.html

In July of this year, I was invited to Boston University to discuss Bridging the Chasm between Pregnancy and Women’s Health over the Life Course .  I was invited as a woman who had dealt with...

http://www.diabetesramblings.com/2018/10/sharing-my-story.html

I've been nominated for a WEGO Health Award for my blog. Just getting nominated is such an honor. Now I need endorsements to reach the next level. Please click below and find the button on my nom...

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My dear friend Phyllisa (at Diagnosed Not Defeated ) and I were recently together at HealtheVoices18 and discovered that we both were using the Freestyle Libre. We teamed up to give you our opi...

http://www.diabetesramblings.com/2018/06/two-t2s-discuss-freestyle-libre.html

When I was working on my masters degree, I found myself wanting to give up more times than I care to admit. I'd cry. I'd yell. I'd hang my head. My husband and children would encourage me to kee...

http://www.diabetesramblings.com/2018/06/we-are-not-as-strong-as-we-think-we-are.html

Often we go through phases where we feel the need for a new look. Sometimes we might get a new haircut. Other times a new outfit. Well, today it's my blog that got the new look. With the help ...

http://www.diabetesramblings.com/2018/06/working-on-new-look.html

There will be much hugging! This morning I grabbed my suitcase, my laptop, and headed for the train station. I am on my way to Chicago for HealtheVoices 2018. This is actually my third time ...

http://www.diabetesramblings.com/2018/04/time-with-others-to-recharge-at.html

Over 25 years ago, my husband and I made vows before God, family, and friends to be devoted to each other "until death do us part." Another part of our vows included the words "in sickness and i...

http://www.diabetesramblings.com/2018/01/in-sickness-and-in-health.html

Yes, we can eat candy!!!

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My friend, Mike Durbin , had an idea (he wrote this yesterday, October 31)... > #MakeDiabetesVisible >  Photo > Challenge  > November is Diabetes Awareness Month and it begins tom...

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Last year, I met Josh Robbins at HealtheVoices 2016 . This was an amazing time where Jansen brought advocates from various mental and physical health areas together to collaborate and network. E...

http://www.diabetesramblings.com/2017/09/working-with-other-online-health.html

This is my third in a series of posts for Diabetes Blog Week 2017 . The Blame Game, huh? That's one of the prompts for D-Blog Week. Oh such a loaded topic. People with diabetes being blamed fo...

http://www.diabetesramblings.com/2017/05/the-blame-game.html

This is my second in a series of posts for Diabetes Blog Week 2017 . Today's topic is the cost of chronic illness. This is an awkward topic for me to speak of since I'm not using medication or...

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This is my first in a series of posts for Diabetes Blog Week 2017 . Today's topic for d-blog week is "Diabetes and the Unexpected." I admit I'm not sure where to start here as everything about ...

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Yesterday (yes, on Christmas) we had to say good-bye to our 13 year old dog, Sadie. Most of the kids remember when we adopted her from the shelter the Monday after returning form a family vacati...

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I've vented here many times about my frustrations with diabetes. The outward emotions of anger, denial, and bitterness. However I rarely talk about my inward struggles. Call it emotional wellbein...

http://www.diabetesramblings.com/2016/11/the-emotional-side-of-diabetes.html

A while ago I was approached by a representative from Diet to Go to try out their meals geared toward people with diabetes. Since they were sending me the meals for free in exchange for my own h...

http://www.diabetesramblings.com/2016/10/review-diet-to-go-meals.html

Disclaimer: Diabetes Hands Foundation provided me with a scholarship to MasterLab 2016 which included transportation, lodging, and conference admission. However all opinions posted about th...

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This will be my third year at MasterLab, a day full of advocacy sessions. I've been honored to receive a scholarship to attend through Diabetes Hands Foundation for my work as a Diabetes Adv...

http://www.diabetesramblings.com/2016/07/cant-go-to-masterlab.html

My mantra when dealing with diabetes is "Moderation not deprivation." I use this often, especially when someone tells me I can't eat something because I have diabetes. I do know there are th...

http://www.diabetesramblings.com/2016/06/temptation-and-frustration.html

Last year I completed a Masters of Science in Education with an emphasis on Reading. In other words, I got a masters in reading. It was a big accomplishment as a mom of five working full time. I'...

http://www.diabetesramblings.com/2016/06/educational-update.html