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Treadmills are quite handy

While walking on the treadmill this morning, I started thinking about the different uses for a treadmill. Obviously, it’s meant for exercise. But in addition to walking or running, one can really get a lot of thinking done on the … Continue reading

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Dream Day

I’m reposting an old blog post today. The prompt is to write about my dream day. I hiked up a mountain today, which was dreamy (sort of), but it would have been a lot more fun without diabetes. Here it is: Tudiabetes.org has … Continue reading

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Diabetes Lifeline

Today’s prompt is to write about the ten things I couldn’t live without. This will be short. I obviously can’t live without insulin. I thought about putting my kids, but I realize that despite being unthinkable, I would have to … Continue reading

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Diabetes in the Mirror

This morning I looked in the mirror and I saw an older version of a younger me. It’s funny because I don’t necessarily feel older (except when I’m tired), and I sometimes still act young (immature?). I loved turning forty, … Continue reading

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Local Diabetes Support

This post is my April entry in the DSMA Blog Carnival.  If you’d like to participate too, you can get all of the information at http://diabetessocmed.com/2012/april-dsma-blog-carnival-2/     Who needs support? I don’t need support. As the local diabetes educator, I came … Continue reading

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Diabetes in College

Dear Jane (at 16), You are having an amazing time in high school (Go, Falcons!). You are studying hard, playing hard, working, and involved in extracurriculars. You are beginning to think about college, because your sister is heading there in … Continue reading

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Keep Calm

Creating a “keep calm and carry on” poster actually caused me a bit of stress. You know how it goes with trying something new. And under the pressure of the clock. Anyway, I was choosing the background and foreground colors … Continue reading

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Best Conversation

The best conversation I had this week(ish) was with my daughter. My daughter is ten and she is extremely random – always has been. She and I were in the car, driving home from somewhere, and she said, “Mom, what’s … Continue reading

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Best Diabetes Visit

I’m using one of my bonus prompts today, because it’s a ‘free day’ and I have no brain cells left to think of something on my own. I spent the day in an incredible training with Todd Musselman. I highly … Continue reading

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Diabetes Haiku

My haiku is dedicated to James Bennett, wherever he is. My haiku will make sense to those who went to Clara Barton Camp or Camp Joslin in the 80s. For an explanation, visit this post. Anyone can join the 117 … Continue reading

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