Diabetes Ramblings

🌶️LET'S TACO-BOUT CHIPOTLE COMING TO MACOMB, IL🌶️

More good news--Quattro Development just confirmed construction for the NEW Chipotle Mexican Grill is happening this summer. It's "As Real As It Gets."

There’s a lot of talk about emotional support animals (ESA). Most people think of a dog or cat since they’re snuggly. But an emotional support lizard? Any animal can provide emotional support if it helps us to refocus our attention to the positive. How do your pets help you through rough days?

Spring is here! Does your health management change with the seasons?
(Picture of a dove in a nest she’s building in a tree with last year’s seed pods and no green leaves yet)

Do make new years resolutions or take one day at a time? Regardless, work to be the person you’d want to have as a friend. Be a friend to yourself first! Happy 2024, everyone! 💙

“Some of the best days of your life haven’t happened yet. Keep going.”

Endo was amazed with my numbers from last week. Could not tell I was on a cruise. ✌🏼😁
(Picture of me wearing a blue tshirt that says North Atlantic cruising, New England - Canada)

I run on Diet Coke and insulin. 💙

Myth: People with diabetes can't eat candy. Fact: Moderation is the key. People with diabetes can have treats as long as they are mindful of their blood glucose levels. Candy is also one way to combat low blood sugar.

Celebrating my 12th year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🤗🎉

I'm bringing my blog back out of the moth balls...

I've missed you! During the past few years, I've been away from my blog. I've written several posts in my head, but unfortunately those posts have not yet ma...

Today is World Diabetes Day! Wear blue! 💙

World Diabetes Day is held on November 14th each year to commemorate the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting who co-discovered insulin in 1922. Please support those who live with diabetes by wearing blue on Monday, November 14th.

Two new tshirts arrived today. One designed by a coworker and the other one ordered locally. I love them both! 💙

Tomorrow’s shirt of the day!

Ready for Diabetes Awareness Month!!! 💙

Mindful of Dreams

Honored to be featured!

Home after an amazing weekend. Teacher bag turned conference bag is back to teacher bag. Suitcase is unpacked. Clothes laid out for tomorrow since I’ll have limited brain function in 6.5 hours when it’s time to get up. Missing my family! See you at !

Thank you to Janssen who covered my travel expenses to attend . All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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has so many amazing advocates!!! So honored to be included!

Ready for Day 1! Janssen covered my travel expenses to attend . All thoughts and opinions are my own. HealtheVoices

Thanks to Janssen for covering my expenses to attend HealtheVoices in person again after 3.5 years. All of my posts sharing thoughts and feelings are my own. 💙

What are your favorite snacks?

What’s your favorite summer snack?

We know support is essential, even if it can't be in-person. Our in-person PODS are suspended but some groups are connecting next week online or over the phone. Fill out our Interest Form for info https://diabetessisters.org/form/pods-part-diabetessisters-interest-form

I’m one of the many victims of pandemic weight gain. Thinking about blogging about trying to get fit. The real struggles. Thoughts?