I'm not sure I've had diabetes long enough to be dispensing advice, but 2.5 years in, I can't help myself, so bear with me. I love to travel. My love for travel, while not necessarily unique among humans, is powerful—bestowed on me by a wanderlust-filled family. And while I won't say that I ever thought, … Continue reading when preparation is empowerment
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Happily Ever After
One of my most powerful memories of the first days after I was diagnosed with diabetes was the consistency with which medical professionals assured me "I'd still be able to have kids one day." Honestly, I was probably told that 5 or more times, by 5 or more different doctors, nurses, diabetes educators, nutritionists, social … Continue reading Happily Ever After
The Oreo Incident
My office is overcrowded. Conference rooms are hard to come by; although it has tons of "cozy couches" and "hip hang out spots" like any respectable start-up, these spots tend to fill up quickly and remain noisy and cramped all day. My desk is also right by a window—a lovely thing, until the afternoon sun shines so … Continue reading The Oreo Incident
wahh wahh boo hoo
February marks the month of my diaversary. For those of you unfamiliar with the term, it's the anniversary of my diagnosis. (For those of you unfamiliar with my diagnosis, two things: A) what are you doing here? and B) you can read the whole dang thing from the beginning here.) February 26 will be two … Continue reading wahh wahh boo hoo
On Emily Post, and the One Touch Ultra Blue’s Resemblence to a Star Wars Toy
Another Fictional Dystopia I Would Die In
I was reading People Magazine the other day (and YOU'RE WELCOME for singlehandedly keeping print media in business) and I came across a quick review of that show Colony on USA Network. It's by Carlton Cuse, the guy who did Lost, and it stars a guy from Lost. You know, the show you've seen a billion subway ads … Continue reading Another Fictional Dystopia I Would Die In
Taking Charge of Your Diabetes – Again
Remember when I complained about the stupid pamphlet my insurance company sent me about diabetes? They sent it again! That's because I've switched insurances, and I guess my new plan has, also, discovered that I have diabetes. I wonder what tipped them off? (I'm gonna guess the insulin prescriptions. Or like, the diagnostic code. Which, in … Continue reading Taking Charge of Your Diabetes – Again
Invaded
I feel invaded a lot. I assume most of us do. As a consumer in a capitalist society, my financial information is at constant risk of invasion. (I've had my CC info stolen twice in the last 3 months?! Really?? I'll say it: these new RFID chips are WAY more trouble than they're worth). As … Continue reading Invaded
Meet the Team: Stefan
Stefan and I met in grad school almost four years ago, and have been dating for over three of those years. Since agreeing to date me, I fear he's gotten the raw end of the deal, starting with my annoying habit of monopolizing the television to watch every Yankee game, and ending with, you know, diabetes. He … Continue reading Meet the Team: Stefan
fail
that thing where you realize your back up insulin has been expired for over a month.
