MelissaM's Blog (9)

Oh how the times have changed.

I was curious as to how different each BG meter has changed over the last 20 years since I was DX'd and this is what I have found. going from my first meter to the latest, I don't remember all of them, but most are here. The One Touch 2 Meter, awe I miss the simpleness of it, it took 45 seconds for the results to show up. http://drmedtronicsinc.com/images/ONE%20TOUCH%20Glucose%20Meter%202.jpg This is the Ac… Continue

Added by MelissaM on October 30, 2009 at 2:33pm — 1 Comment

ADA Walk and my first experience with anything like this.

I know shocking, I have had diabetes for 20 years and I haven't really been involved in anything. I am just going to tell you all what my whole day was like. 5:15 AM wake up and test blood, and get ready for the day. 6:00 AM Google Map the directions again. 6:15 AM take another test and bolus because haha I am 227 6:20 AM leave to go to the walk 7:00 AM Check in at Volunteer Check In Get my volunteer shirt and get directions from my leader person, help set up the registration section. 7:45 AM t… Continue

Added by MelissaM on September 26, 2009 at 3:03pm — 2 Comments

A1c and other blood tests

I just got my results back yesterday, I am very happy with the results. My A1c is 6.1, my cholesterol is 135, my LDL is 25 and my other cholesterol one is 55. :D I love my life. Continue

Added by MelissaM on September 15, 2009 at 1:08pm — 4 Comments

When will we have a cure?

I am so tired of it. somedays Im more tired of it than others. just a minute ago my BG was 228, I feel tired and all I want to do is give up, but ive come this far to not give up. I just keep thinking of those who would miss me if I were gone. I still wish I could wake up one day and not have to worry if I had enough to eat, or if I had enough insulin. it's frustrating. Continue

Added by MelissaM on September 2, 2009 at 8:02pm — 9 Comments

Why aren't I included?

I was looking through all the different programs and associations that are designed for those with Diabetes and this thought came to me. "why is it that every single one of these programs gear more towards the elderly and the really young? I mean I have Diabetes too, why not create a foundation for those of us who are stuck in the middle?" I know they are trying to appeal to the general public but I feel like I don't associate with it because it's for grandma or little bobby. I wonder if anyone… Continue

Added by MelissaM on August 13, 2009 at 3:22pm — 12 Comments

My Pumping experience since November

After 19 years of being on MDI, I finally got my pump on November 21, 2008. i was able to get one since 2003, but with no insurance and me going off to college that was not possible. so it took about 4 years for me to get the pump. it took about six months to get the basal rates just right, then in may a week after finals i went to Disneyland in California. For the first time since i was Diagnosed at the age of 4, I had been able to fully experience the joys of riding the multiple roller coaster… Continue

Added by MelissaM on June 25, 2009 at 6:12pm — 4 Comments

Boy am I Tired.

I got back from walking the dog and boy is it hot outside. i was just looking through the forum and thought i should write another little ditty for you guys since i feel kinda empowered to take better care of myself this summer seeing as how im really struggling right now. my dream is to cross the ocean to set foot on another land by my on free will to speak another language but here i stand afraid to set foot on the horizon to leave my world behind i just want to achieve my dreams my dream is… Continue

Added by MelissaM on June 12, 2009 at 5:14pm — 5 Comments

Memories

i was at a friend's baby shower and we were all talking about memories we had when we were younger and somehow a memory of me having a low came up. if i were in their shoes i would laugh about it too. even though i know it could have killed me. anyway one time we were all at the movies (back when i was on MDI) and i had a dosage to cover the meal i was going to have. which was some Mexican enchilada thing. anywho we all got into the theater and i started to eat then i just felt funny like my blo… Continue

Added by MelissaM on June 1, 2009 at 12:16am — No Comments

i just want to give up.

im tired as my avatar says. it's getting to the point where i just want to crawl into a corner and cry. i hate that my numbers are going crazy today, i want to be normal for at least a day. i had some lyrics running through my head and they all had to do with how im feeling about my diabetes at the moment. it's still in the works but yeah. These Hands they have helped me walk they have helped me talk no one else knows what they know holding the secrets of my life crying all alone waiting for t… Continue

Added by MelissaM on May 29, 2009 at 11:18pm — 3 Comments

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