It Just Has To Happen

I’ve said it a bunch, even said “I really mean it this time,” but this time I really do mean it and really am motivated to get back to my walking routine. Read about what happened on Blogabetes.

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You Know You’re Sick When…

…you need a specific pair of socks to get out of the house. And I should mention that the socks I needed this morning don’t even match my clothes. But I was feeling so puny that I needed my pink squiggly socks to get me through the day.
I had a scratchy throat yesterday that clued [...]

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A Cure and California

The “c” word. That’s right, I’m talking about a cure. Read it here.
I’m almost like a new patient thinking about all the supplies I need to take with me on my June trip to California. Catch up here.

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Emotional Drainage

It’s kind of like post-nasal drip. It just slowly drip, drip, drips until it builds up enough that you finally realize you have a big glob of snot in your throat.
We’re going through a lot at home. Nothing bad, just the beginning of a big life change. It can take its toll pretty quickly.
This is [...]

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Hot Pursuit Over

I have decided that, at least for now, I will not pursue the CGMS anymore. Read about the denial letter I received and my thoughts on the situation at Blogabetes.

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No Surprise

Insurance denied my CGMS claim. Again.
Get the details from Blogabetes.

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Are You Keeping Up?

Yesterday’s Blogabetes post is about how important variety is to diabetes management. Read it here.

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I Gave Up

I was really excited about that book-writing project I told you about two weeks ago. My excitement didn’t last very long.
I don’t like to give up, I don’t like to admit when I’m wrong, I don’t like to back down from a challenge, but that’s exactly what I’ve had to do. I wanted to finish [...]

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I Shouldn’t Have To Worry About Things Like This

Right now I’m staring at a yellow piece of paper. It’s a sign-up sheet for spring soccer at the local YMCA. No. 1 has already expressed no interest in soccer. No. 2, though, has said she wants to play.
I try not to discourage my children from doing anything, especially anything new. But I just don’t [...]

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Shaping the Future

I’ve finally gotten to the point where I’ve had to create a points-and-reward system for the kids. And I hate that I have to do it.
I am a responsible person and believe that I’ve always been that way. I’m sure there were times in my childhood when I didn’t do what I was supposed to, [...]

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