My Diabetes Inklings

Diabetes Diagnosis – The Initial Shock

Being diagnosed with a chronic illness sucks. You go through a flurry of emotions because you can even begin to accept it. From anger to bitterness to nervous giggles and cringe-worthy jokes, few emotions and coping mechanisms will be spared as you deal with this road block. And that's exactly what I see diabetes as… Continue reading Diabetes Diagnosis – The Initial Shock

My Diabetes Inklings

What’s Next Diabetes?

I probably have ranted on this topic enough for it to be common knowledge that my diagnosis has always been a confusing one. I don't have the typical characteristics of a type 2 diabetic but neither do I fit neatly into a type 1 category. The decision to progress me onto insulin was a fairly… Continue reading What’s Next Diabetes?