Almost from the moment diabetes entered my world, it's been stealing sleep from me. When I was in the hospital at diagnosis, the round-the-clock attention of the medical team kept me awake. I only had a few nights of peaceful [...]
Before the close of Women's History Month, I'm sharing something that has been on my mind for quite some time. My history with Women's Health has its fair share of ups and downs, from my first Pap Smear at 20 [...]
I didn't know, how could I have known, that when I heard my husband promise to love me in sickness and in health at the age of 29, that I'd fall sick, really sick, within the first two years of [...]
It's 2022! This is one of my favorite times of the year because it's a time when everyone is hopeful. We make promises to ourselves to be on our best behavior. We eat cleaner, we start using our gym memberships, [...]
In the state where I reside, people w/T1D were finally approved to get the COVID-19 vaccine last week on Monday. I got it Wednesday. I was hesitant but also looking forward to having peace of mind because I am one [...]
Hey Everyone, I wrote an article on my experiences with health inequity and my diabetes journey. Check it out here.
I have cried on Valentine's Day every year for the past 10 years. Today was no exception. Ten years ago, I lost weight quickly, started losing my vision, couldn't give a lecture to my college students coherently, was extremely thirsty, [...]
This week I participated in an experiment where I made a mark on my arm each time I thought about diabetes. This began as a campaign during diabetes awareness month, but I didn't have the bandwidth to join in at [...]
It's 2021 and like most of you, I'm glad that 2020 is over and praying that 2021 is much better. I'm optimistic that this year will be better for me. In 2020, I resided in three different countries and spent [...]
A year ago today, I got some shocking news about my diabetes, and to mark the occasion, I've decided to wear the most expensive pair of earrings I won. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuyIAZzYi-Y&feature=youtu.be [...]
