August 2007
3 posts
Strips, Gotta Love 'Em
This morning, when I tested as soon as I woke up, I noticed the strip bottle had a couple strips, so many that I could count them. (uh-ohhh) I figured it would be enough to last me until tomorrow, where I could go pick my test strips up in the morning, and be okay. But then I noticed that we were in the last box, and normally, when I open the last box, i know i have to order them‚ but I...
The Value of Being Positive
In the past few months, quite a few people have written me and asked how it is I stay so positive. After all, a number of my regular readers are aware of my medical history, such as having been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 4, had open-heart surgery at 5, and an ice skating accident that caused me to almost sever two fingers at the age of 6. The doctors said I would never use my...
Diabetic Living Magazine!
A couple of weeks after returning home from Washington, D.C., and the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, I was contacted by someone, who wanted to interview me for Better Homes and Gardens‚ “Diabetic Living Magazine.” The interview was to be about being a diabetic, Jackie and my volunteerism, mentoring newly diagnosed diabetics, and talking about my blog and how writing in it lets...