Day 29: Advocate

This is my entry for day 29 of the National Diabetes Awareness month photo-a-day challenge!


We're almost there! November is just about over, but the awareness and advocacy needs to continue always! I tossed in 2 today because I think this is something that's really important.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo's credit: Google

 

 

 

 



 

Day 28: Stockpile

This is my entry for day 28 of the National Diabetes Awareness month photo-a-day challenge!

 

 

 

 

 

Day 26 & 27...

These are my entries for days 26 and 27 for the National Diabetes Awareness month photo-a-day challenge.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day 24 & 25...

These are my entries for days 24 and 25 of the National Diabetes Awareness month photo-a-day challenge.

Ok, so I didn't really know what to do for this one. The unicorn is the mascot for the diabetes online community. Here is my cat, dressed as a unicorn.

 

 

 

 

This is a snapshot from last winter. I believe it was -30 celcius that day. But Cassie and I had a good walk at the dog park none the less.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day 23: Carbs!

This is my entry for day 23 of the National Diabetes Awareness months photo-a-day challenge!

 

Yeah, that's right. That's KD and ketchup! One of my favourite meals before I head in for a night shift. Lot's of yummy carbs in it too!

 

 

 

 

Days 19 to 22:

 

 

 

It has been a busy past few days and I have definitely neglected my photo-a-day challenge. Anyway, without further adieu....

 

 

 

 

 

New and used strips. I tend to find strips kind of everywhere.

 

 

 

My friends and I....we get each other.

 

 

I loathe how much diabetes costs me.

 

 

 

I am a Diet Coke girl through and through.

 

 

 

 

Day 18: Bolus-worthy!

Here is my entry for day 18 of the National Diabetes Awareness Month photo-a-day challenge!

 

Snickers cheese cake! Had this last night for dessert at a friends place!

 

 

 

 

Days 15, 16 & 17:

Here are my entries for days 15 through 17 for the National Diabetes Awareness month photo-a-day challenge...

Surprisingly, I didn't have any failures on day 15. But that's not to say I haven't had my share of them over the last little bit while I work on adjusting my doses.

 

My 3 day graph on my iBGStar meter. Makes me a little blue. Still some high readings.

 

 

Here's something random and non-diabetes related for a change.

 

 

 

 

 

Day 14: Today!

Today is November 14...World Diabetes Day!

 

We haven't seen the sun here in Winnipeg in what feels like ages. So, what a nice surprise today when I woke up to a beautiful sunny day with a blue sky!

The international symbol for diabetes is a blue circle. This symbol was originally designed when the United Nations formed the resolution for diabetes which is a campaign to address the diabetes epidemic that is set to overwhelm health care systmes around the world. The circle is meant to symbolise unity, which is required to make a difference. The colour blue was used as it represents the sky and the UN flag.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day 13: Meter

Here is day 13 of the National Diabetes Awareness month photo-a-day challenge!

My iBGStar meter! I use this about 4-8 times per day, pricking my finger each time.







 

 

 

Days 11 & 12

Here are days 11 and 12 of the National Diabetes Awareness month photo-a-day challenge!!

Ok, it's not a cupcake, but it was just as good!!

 

 

 

Friends and family; with me all the way!

Days 9 & 10....

I got a little busy this weekend with work so I didn't get a chance to post on Friday. So here are day 9 and 10 of the National Diabetes Awarenss month's photo-a-day challenge!

 

 

 

Day 10 is "Low Treatment"....now this is kind of gross but when I'm really low I spoon out PB and then put a squirt of chocolate syrup on it! So good and works reasonably fast!




 

 

 

Garage Sale!

I had a chance to clean out my little diabetes stockpile today. I've accumulated a lot of different strips, meters and pen needles as I tried to figure out which supplies I liked best.

I have extras of the following items and won't use them before they expire. If anyone would like them, please  send me an email or a message on Facebook and I will pop them in the mail for you!

150 Ultra Blue test strips for OneTouch compatible meters. The box of 100 still has the seal on it. They expire May/13

 

 

50 FreeStyle Lite test strips. Expiry is July/13

 

 

BD Ultra-fine pen needles. 4mm/32 gauge. There are 35 needles in here and they're still sealed in bags.





 

 

 

 



 

Day 8: SPARKLE!!

This is my entry for day 8 of the National Diabetes Awareness month photo-a-day challenge...

 

 

I got this little baby just yesterday!! I feel like a kid on Christmas!!!

 

For those of you who are looking at this thing and wondering "What the hell is it!?", it's the new iBGstar meter which is designed to plug into your iPhone, ipod touch or ipad. There is an app that works with it and it is amazing for tracking all things diabetes!

 

I don't want to give too much away just yet because this little gem deserves a post all her own!!

 

 



Day 7: Gear

Day 7 of the National Diabetes Awareness month photo-a-day challenge!

 

 

This is what I carry around with me on a daily basis. Meter, Delica lancing devise and strips; basal and bolus insulin and pens; tiger balm, hypertension meds, vitamins, and glucose.

 

 

 

 

 



Day 6: Feet

This is my entry for Day 6 of the National Diabetes Awareness Month photo-a-day challenge!

Getting back on track with my excercise regime to help avoid complications!

Day 5: Bullseye....?

This is my entry for day 5 of the National Diabetes Awareness Photo-a-day challenge.

 

 

This is about as close as I got to a nice bullseye of 6.0 mmol/L. Still working on adjusting my basal insulin.

 

The trial and error continues....

 



Day 4: Oops!

This is my entry for day 4 of the National Diabetes Awareness Month Photo-a-Day challenge!


In terms of diabetes, I didn't have any screw up's today. This picture is from a while ago and was a huge screw up on my part.

I had gotten off a night shift at 7am that morning and had my usual bowl of cereal. I fell asleep around 8am and woke up on my own 2 hours later sweating and shaking. My only guess is that I still had active insulin in my system when I took more for my cereal which resulted in this low.

This is one I won't soon forget. I was home alone and felt close to passing out. It scared the crap out of me!

 

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If you have a chance, I encourage you to take a look at this post (Click Here). Alanna at "Life on T1" had her friend Sara do a guest post on her blog. The post is a list of 30 things you should know about diabetes. It was super interesting. There were things on the list even I didn't know. It's also good if you don't have diabetes because it helps explain some myths, which helps spread awareness about our condition. You know, because it's diabetes awareness month!

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Day 3: Fingers

Here is my entry for day 3 of the National Diabetes Awareness Month Photo-a-Day challenge.

These are my 3 favourite fingers for testing...they never fail me!!

Day 2: Prescription

This is my entry for day 2 of the National Diabetes Awareness Month Photo a Day challenge...

 

 

 

It's D Month!!

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month!!

Time to spread awareness about the ups and downs of diabetes!

I've decided to take part in a photo-a-day created by Abby Bayer who guest posts on Six Until Me with Kerri Sparling. Here are the topics for the month....

And here is my entry for today...Struggle.

 

Boy, hope those ginger snaps were worth it!! (My mom is totally going to freak when she sees this. Don't worry, I've got it all under control!)

 

 

Check back all month to catch every photo!

 

If you're following along on Twitter, the hashtag is #ndam and #ndamphotoaday