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Thursday, November, 12, 2009
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When Dealing with Doctors You're not Familiar with Stay Alert

I was once told that there would be a day that I'd be in the hospital and I would know more about diabetes then the doctors.   That day has arrived.   For the first time in my life I was hospitalized for something OTHER then diabetes.   I am one who believes that you should trust doctors I mean they didn't go through all that... Read moreChevron

Pump, Pump, Pump, Pump it Up!

Insulin pumps are everywhere it seems. In fact most diabetics I know already have or are in the process of getting an insulin pump. I think that insulin pumps are a great tool for some. They can help keep blood glucose levels in tighter control and it’s nice to not have to take multiple shots a day. I myself have been struggling to make... Read moreChevron

Don't Worry Mom... I'm a Big Kid Now!

Hello fellow Diabeticals!   Well as the end of the school year is approaching I sure hope that everyone is looking forward to a relaxing summer.  As for me, my first year of college has already completed itself and the minute it was over I took the first plane I could to visit my mom and brother in Hawaii.   As I've mentioned... Read moreChevron

Study Yourself!

Like many of you, I too become frustrated when a non-diabetical tells me how I should regulate my diabetes or when they get me confused for a type II diabetic. When this happens, I like to take my time and educate my unknowing (and yet opinionated) fellow man. Today I had a positive experience that I want to share with you.  ... Read moreChevron

Diabulimia -- My Story

There's a picture that I keep in a folder in my computer.   I take it out to look at time to time, and although I know the girl in the picture (me at 8th grade graduation), I don't recognize the face that stares back. My eyes are sunken in, collar bone protruding because I'm so emaciated -- I'm a walking skeleton.   ... Read moreChevron

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