When your blood sugar is 500, it is because you have diabetes. And because you have diabetes, you need insulin. It's a terrible thing, but to its credit, it's a fairly straightforward thing. However, when your eosinophils are 45%, the diagnosis and the procedure is much less cut-and-dry. I will confess that, before this experience, I had … Continue reading Would You Like An Autoimmune Disorder With Your Autoimmune Disorder? (Part 2)
Month: December 2014
Would You Like An Autoimmune Disorder with Your Autoimmune Disorder? (Part 1)
I've been avoiding it for some time, but I think I just gotta dive in. I'll warn you: unlike the first stretch of my narrative, this one's a lot less satisfying. For one, it's ongoing, and I'll warn you right now: as of today, December 12, 2014, the "end" of this story has not really come yet. … Continue reading Would You Like An Autoimmune Disorder with Your Autoimmune Disorder? (Part 1)
Living With Diabetes: Identity Crisis
The other day I got a big package in the mail. I found it waiting at my front door when I came home: a 10x10x10 brown box, promising mysteries and surprises aplenty. Addressed to me! I should have noticed, of course, the return address label which read "Animas", but in the thrill of the chase... I … Continue reading Living With Diabetes: Identity Crisis