I know. The title suggests this is NOT the blog post I promised would be next. Some of you may have been expecting the fourth installment of Banting, 'Betes & Me, and rightfully so. Call me a liar. Call me a disappointment. This is not going to be that post. Perhaps, it is a not-so-subconscious move … Continue reading DKA: The Gruesome Details
mental health
Banting, ‘Betes & Me: Part 2
Diabetes has always had a presence in my life. As a relative of Sir Frederick Banting, growing up I was very familiar with his accomplishments, especially his co-discovery of insulin and its therapeutic abilities. When I was in the second and third grade, I had a classmate with Type 1 Diabetes. During the school day, she … Continue reading Banting, ‘Betes & Me: Part 2
Not Quite Enough
If you've ever popped by here to read a post or two, you will know that my relationship with myself is a complicated back and forth that usually ends in tears. Today was no different. In fact, today proved to be a perfect play out of just how fucked up that relationship really is... We … Continue reading Not Quite Enough
Mind Junk
I have been meaning to write. Really I have... Have I? Really? I have noticed that my commitment to my writing (whether my musings or my adventures with Type 1 Diabetes) is terribly inconsistent. And I don't how to change that... Or if I even can. This last week or so has been an absolute struggle. My blood … Continue reading Mind Junk
Realabetes
Realabetes - definition: the ugly, REAL face of Type 1 Diabetes. As you may know, whether through reading my blog (thanks!) or by being a conscious human in this world, there are several types of Diabetes. I myself am a Type 1. Some (ignorant) people refer to this as the bad type; that is incorrect. No disease, … Continue reading Realabetes
