Have you ever sat quietly, maybe after a good book or a glass of wine and started soul searching wondering what you would have accomplished if you didn't let fear decide your fate? Obviously being a definite type A personality and always looking for the next project to conquer, or souls to save, I truly believe everyone has a calling, and they need to find it and conquer all fear that stand in the way to get there. After all, fear is the only obstacle in your way. Financials can always be…

It's hard to write about the sucky aspects of diabetes when things are going good:) I can proudly say, that the last 3 months are going well, bs control is in check, new tools to control both T1 and T2 are still working (knowing damn well that can all change in a heart beat.) Craig made a comment to me the other day that I have been very "feisty" these last couple weeks, and I must agree him, but why? So I started pondering on that statement. When a T1 gets glimpses of feeling good, and…

I have been a type 1 diabetic for 35 years and on top of that a type 2 diabetic for 3 years. I am on an insulin pump and metformin. While the type 2 was untreated I had a miserable time managing my diabetes with compounding complications which threw me into a dark depression. When the Metformin started working and I felt good enough, I started exercising again, with eating much healthier, follow a more strict diet, counting carbs, etc. I understand the cards are really stacked against me as…

Type 1 diabetes causes many trials and tribulations, throw in type 2 diabetes on top of that and WOWSA, your world is turned upside down. Three years ago, I was writing my eulogy for my funeral, because I knew it was not going to be far away. Dealing with the depression that accompanies diabetes along with some pretty mean snide remarks some family and associates made along the way, really pissed me off but also started to beat me down. I was trying to "pick" the next wife for my husband,…

**This is solely my personal experience & opinion:)

This morning it was suggested to me, to write about food. As an emotional eater, this was a welcomed challenge. To a Diabetic, food is a life saver or killer. Most diabetic would agree, somewhere along the line you lose the joy in eating. I cant remember the last time I ate something while I was truly hungry, or was actually craving what I ate. Most healthy people classify their foods in usual food pyromid (now plate) manor,…

I had quite a day today, an MRI, ABI, Physical Therapy and appt. w/ Surgeon. So as the nurse takes me back to see surgeon she goes thru the usual rigamarol. . . weight, height, medications, etc. and I tell her that I have been a Type 1 diabetic for 35 years and a Type 2 diabetic for 2 years. She looks at me and says "You cant be both." So I explain to her how yes, i can, then she responds w/ "Well you must be one BAD diabetic!" hmmmmm. . . . the "Arnold" side of me wanted to tell her to F***…

While reading other blogs, I read a lot of "woe is me" in between the lines. I do agree a lot of heavy thought & effort goes into managing this chronic disease, only to find out that the complications will eventually get ahold of you anyway. Most people around diabetics do not notice the daily struggle, except for those certain loved ones. For me personally, those certain loved ones are my husband and kids. What about their feelings and concerns? Every time one of the boys display being…

Well i did a good one today. . woke up timely, changed out my port, primed up my pump and out the door to do yard work. . . a couple hours later, im not feeling so good, so i check my pump and its detached! i check bs. . 550! ruined my whole day. . i am ill and trying to shake it. . .

In February I was diagnosed as a Double Diabetic. I have been a T1 for 34 years and for the last two years dealing w/ IR. it has thrown my blood sugar control into a tail spin and every day i have BS highs. Is there anyone else who is dealing w/ this same scenerio?