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When your meter quits
My Accu-Chek Nano did just that. In the morning I pulled it out from its pouch only to discover that it’s, well, dead. The screen was dark and pressing buttons did absolutely nothing. My first impulse was to toss it … Continue reading
Thursday’s Bumper Sticker
Originally posted on Michael Seidel, writer:
It’s a license plate that the state doesn’t like, but I nominate it for a bumper sticker.
Diabetic neuropathy, again!
Lately my feet were acting up. Killing me. I thought it was neuropathy and maybe arthritis too. Either way it was bad. Hot shower helped but only briefly, and then the pain was right back. Both numbness and pain at … Continue reading
Overcoming the Writer’s Block
Last time I posted, one of my readers suggested to overcome the writer’s block. I am working on it. Meantime, here a few quotes on the subject. Writer’s Block Quotes Source: dictionary.com “Either write something worth reading or do something … Continue reading
My new computer
As you might as well noticed, I have taken a long break from blogging. Full five months, no kidding. Just drew a blank and didn’t know what to write about. Nothing much is happening, my diabetes is still here and … Continue reading
Blue Light Eye Opener
The reason I’m saying this is because I am the last person on earth to have learned about the mere existence of a blue light. My (now former) eye doctor didn’t utter a word about it, either for lack of … Continue reading
My CAT
No am I not talking about a kitty cat. In this post I want to cover cataracts. I really don’t like this word; sounds like something creepy straight out from Halloween walking around… can’t even describe. I would much rather … Continue reading
I saw a hand surgeon today
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
What happened to my morning fasting BG
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
The Journey of a Test Strip — where to buy them.
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