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Diagnosed Not Defeated
Welcome to one of the most dynamic blogs about living with diabetes. Explore an array of informative categories about being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 
and type 1 diabetes. I’ve had the “privilege” of being diagnosed with both types of diabetes. In 2011, I was diagnosed with type 2 and eight years later in 2019, I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. As a person living with LADA (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults) my platform provides the unique experience of understanding both types personally. Being misdiagnosed has been an emotional experience, but I try to find the light. One way is by reminding myself that I’ve wanted to bridge the types since my blog began and believing that last year God answered that prayer.
I hope you’ll enjoy my posts about living with diabetes. They include topics such as recipes, fitness, travel, faith-based perspectives, and much more. Stay as long as you like and come back often.
” I enjoy Phyllisa’s in-person workshops because she makes diabetes management easy to understand. I have attended a few sessions and I always leave motivated.”
Pam L.
” I am a caregiver and reading Phyllisa’s blog posts give me insight into what my loved ones might be experiencing. They don’t always tell me how they are feeling and I appreciate reading her honest and open-reflections on the challenges and triumphs of life with diabetes.”
Marlene A.
Latest Posts
HELP ME with my Diabetes Project
Hello Everyone, I'm currently working on a project that blends of personal life (diabetes blogger) with my professional life (a university professor) and I'm asking for your help. If you have ever seen a film or play or television show [...]
BlogHer ’13 Conference was AMAZING!!
The BlogHer Conference is the largest gathering of women bloggers in the world. When I was invited to speak on a panel, I was completely excited. I thought that it was a honor to get invited to speak about how [...]
Managing Diabetes Abroad
I made it to the UAE again, but this third trip is a little different because I'm staying for a few months. The flight from Atlanta to Dubai was the longest flight I've ever experienced--13 hours and 17 minutes (my [...]
My Interview for The United Way
Click on the link below to view my United Way Interview United Way Interview (click here)
Changes in One’s Diet is Not a Cure for Diabetes
I cannot see the E on the eye chart with my natural eyes. I know that the first symbol is an E because I've been taking eye exams since I was 10 years old. Since the 5th grade, I've been [...]
Diabetic Meals in the Air
I've been blessed to fly internationally more than a few times. Being being diagnosed with diabetes hasn't changed that and I have eaten "Diabetic Meals" in the air. This post is about my experience. First, the benefit of ordering a [...]
Sunday Cooking from the Kitchen Diva’s Diabetic Cookbook
Month 1- The first Sunday of each month, I will post recipes from some various diabetic cookbooks. Since Sunday dinner is an important tradition in Black American culture, I figure this would be the perfect edition to my blog. I [...]
Living Diagnosed Not Defeated
During the month June, I take the time to do something that I have never done before. I began this yearly ritual over ten years ago when I was in Boston working at a very low-paying summer internship. I had [...]
Meatless Diabetic Cooking…Indian Style
I attend a weekly Diabetes Clinic and on the last Thursday of the month, we learn how to cook diabetic-friendly meals. Last month, I asked if I could showcase my cooking skills and Melissa (our Diabetes Educational Specialist) pleasantly agreed. [...]
