There is a new post on my blog about insulin resistance and losing weight. Check it out if you'd like!

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I have been full of empty promises - mostly to myself about posting more frequently and getting healthier! I have created a separate blog today called Is That a Beeper?

In that post I vow to post more frequently. Please feel free to check it out as I am determined to check in often.

Like so many diabetics over the years, I am currently struggling with getting the amount of test strips I need approved by my insurance company. I know, this is an old issue to most of you, and everyone's had to go through it; but today, I learned a little bit about the process for getting my test strips approved, and I must vent about it before I throw my diabetes meter across the room.

In trying to lower my A1C (and being a little paranoid about lows), I've been testing, on average,…

My parents, grandparents, and younger brother are coming to visit me in Boston this weekend. I'm so excited to see them. I haven't seen any of them since getting engaged a few weeks ago, so we haven't had a chance to celebrate yet.

I have to admit that my family seems to have always been in a little bit of denial as far as my diabetes goes (the men in my family more than the women). I mean that in a good way though. They take care of me, and they are concerned about my health, but…

This is my first official post, and I must say, I feel better about managing my diabetes already. I've often thought about starting a blog. I have a lot of thoughts about a lot of things, and I like the idea of being free to launch them out into the universe even if no one will read them.

Currently for me, diabetes-wise, I am working hard to get my A1C down to a less scary number. Right now, it's at an 8. Although I have been lucky enough to steer…