Author Archives: Anna

I saw a hand surgeon today

Posted on October 2, 2018

First off, my hands are crooked, especially the right one, thanks to Rheumatoid Arthritis. So I secured a referral from my PCP doctor and went to see a Hand Surgeon today. I went in with the high hopes as I … Continue reading →

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What happened to my morning fasting BG

Posted on September 9, 2018

Lately it’s been around 100, give or take. I however found out that the variations have to do with sleeping or not for the full 8 hours at night. Yesterday someone texted me at 4 am which woke me up, … Continue reading →

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The Journey of a Test Strip — where to buy them.

Posted on August 28, 2018

Where do you buy your strips? This is the question of the day.  Actually not exactly a question but I was at a loss how else to word it. Am still recovering from a shock at hearing local drugstore prices. … Continue reading →

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The Journey of a Test Strip

Posted on August 27, 2018

I am of course talking about diabetic test strips that I use on a daily basis.   First off, a bit of history. Test strips and meters likewise are an important part of managing diabetes at home. Nowadays we take them … Continue reading →

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Diabetes is unforgiving

Posted on August 18, 2018

It won’t allow a single misstep. No simple carbs means just that which I found out the hard way when enjoying regular Mountain Dew last month. With it being a lemon-lime flavor, it didn’t even taste like an old Mountain Dew … Continue reading →

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This Is America To Me!

Posted on July 20, 2018

Originally posted on The Tony Burgess Blog:
All of this is what will make America awesome again.

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It’s 114, yay!

Posted on July 19, 2018

Today my morning fasting BG was 114. Down from 121. Yay! Doing a happy dance.

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