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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
Life of a Med-free Diabetic (7 facts, Part 1)
I can't remember where I read about a man who was a diabetic and living without medication, but I do remember when I read about it. It was shortly after I was diagnosed and left hospital. Discovering the information gave [...]
I Subscribe to Diabetic Magazines and I’m Not Ashamed (anymore)
Yesterday, I retrieved my mail after having it on hold for summer vacation. Among the bills and junk mail were a variety of things about diabetes. I have the latest issues of Diabetes Forecast, invitations for the upcoming diabetes walk, [...]
My Worst Endo Visit Ever–DSMA June Blog Carnival
I held back the tears until I exited the office and got into my car. But, once I plopped in the driver's seat--I cried. Last month, I had the worst medical visit of my diabetic life.My Endocrinologist (the one that [...]
A Peace that China Gave Me
I went to China last month. It was my first trip to China, my first flight longer than 8 hours, and the first time I went two weeks without worrying about my pancreas hourly. I went to China for work [...]
Pre-Diabetes…the Warning I NEVER Received
I am not close friends with Jealousy. There are few times in my life where I have felt jealous of something or someone. Mainly because I wasn't raised to have those feelings and I was taught that we are each [...]
A Trip to Boston to See a Play about Diabetes
For a few months, I've been silent about my trip to Boston because I couldn't grasp the words to describe it. And, perhaps even now I don't have the words to capture my feelings, but I can describe the journey [...]
My First Diabetes Expo
Yesterday, I went to my first Diabetes Expo. It was in Atlanta, GA. I had a blast meeting people and seeing all that the expo had in to offer. My high school friend Ava joined me and we [...]
My Website Launches!
This has been a big week for me. Firstly, Wednesday marked one year since I've been diagnosed. February 15th, my Dia-versary, has come around. I survived one year and I'm praying that I have many more years ahead of me. While [...]
Stuff Folks Say to Me Since I’ve been a Diabetic
Like many people, I've been watching these "Stuff people say" videos. None of them, however, embody my experience as a young African American woman with diabetes. So, I decided to join in on the fun.My Video, CLICK HERE--Stuff Folks Say [...]
