Monthly Archives: December 2011

Happy New Year!

Posted on December 30, 2011 by

As 2011 draws to a close (and I try to believe it’s that time of year again), I wanted to wish all of you a very happy new year.  My hopes for 2012, aside from happiness, health and prosperity, are … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Holidays | 4 Comments

Not Always as Easy as Insulin.

Posted on December 29, 2011 by

On Christmas eve, we held a small get together at our place. We had enough food for about 25 people when there were only 6 of us! Even though I hadn’t indulged too much, my BG soared to about 250 … Continue reading →

Posted in BG, Education | 4 Comments

The Big 3 0.

Posted on December 23, 2011 by

It was Christmas eve, 1981. God had other plans for a little 5 year old that year, other than spending time with family, opening gifts, waiting and wishing for Santa to come and leave gifts for the next morning. Instead … Continue reading →

Posted in Emotions, Holidays, Milestones | 14 Comments

Wordless Wednesday. Sort Of.

Posted on December 21, 2011 by

With the start of Hanukkah last night and the craziness before Christmas in the next few days, I just wanted to take a moment to wish all of you a very happy holiday season.  I wish for all of you … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays | 3 Comments

Dreaded Question.

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

As a person living with diabetes, having a laundry list of doctors to see is quite common. And those doctors are, unfortunately, not always diabetes experts. One of the things I am asked on occasion was asked of me recently … Continue reading →

Posted in BG | Tagged | 11 Comments

Holiday Joy of a Different Kind.

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

I think one of the hardest things about living with diabetes is knowing the complications that can happen from high blood sugar over time. Knowing that you can start having problems with your eyes, limbs, kidneys, heart, digestion, etc. is … Continue reading →

Posted in Complications, Emotions | 9 Comments

Retweet Mission.

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

A lot of people have called me the Retweet (RT) queen or that I can RT like no one’s business on Twitter   This RT’ing of mine has proven to be meaningful as it has landed me a Health Activist … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Community, Events | 7 Comments

I Will Not Be a Grinch.

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

I’ve read quite a few posts and had conversations regarding this diabetes ennui that seems to be going around recently. And while I wish I could say I haven’t jumped on that bandwagon, I’d be lying. I’m still testing regularly … Continue reading →

Posted in Emotions | 16 Comments