Category Archives: d*life

About my journey with Type 1 diabetes, from the beginning. I can’t ignore it anymore.

Weight Lifting

Did you know I was a weight lifter? I am. Seriously. You can stop snickering now… Yea, yea. I know you’re thinking, “She sure doesn’t look like a weight lifter…” Well. I don’t lift traditional weights. Since August 4, 2001, … Continue reading

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All about my stinkin’ diabetes

I’ve had an insulin pump since May 2008. It took me a while to get used to it; the constant “thing” being attached to me. I even took it off for a while and refused to wear it. Stupid, I … Continue reading

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Things that happened today

If you follow my ramblings on Facebook, you know that I was busy yesterday. Elbow-deep in paperwork. And frustrated. And if you don’t follow my ramblings on Facebook, well…I’m telling you now: I was busy yesterday. Elbow-deep in paperwork. And … Continue reading

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My Diabetic Journey, Part II

November 2006 I will never forget the day I discovered I was no longer safe from diabetes. I was standing at the stove, preparing dinner. It was kielbasa with peppers, and broccoli. I remember it so vividly, the way the … Continue reading

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My Diabetic Journey, Part I

I often stick my foot in my mouth. Often. Did I mention I do it, often? Stick my foot in my mouth? Yea, well, I do. Sometimes it comes back to bite me. So I just shut up as often … Continue reading

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