In diabetes management, numbers seem to rule our lives. Doctors judge our diabetes "control" from our three-month blood glucose average (HbA1c). They look at the numbers to see if our cholesterol and lipids are within acceptable range. Our weight gets pulled into consideration, especially if we are insulin resistant. Finally, they look at our blood glucose levels… Continue reading Chasing Perfection
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Reality Check
Happy Friday! I should be excited because the weekend is almost here. The sun is shining and spring is in the air. Instead I'm nursing a very bad headache and a cocktail of emotions including anxiety, anger and sadness that has grappled my heart. A close friend of mine was admitted to hospital for Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA). DKA happens… Continue reading Reality Check
Overnight Shenanigans
Amidst all the chaos that diabetes throws into my life, I hate strongly dislike overnight hypos the most. -1am- Wake up cos feet are numb Rosie has decided to sleep on my legs again Try not to toss and turn for cat's sake Something's not right My heart is pounding Better test BGLs Holy crap my… Continue reading Overnight Shenanigans
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