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15 Things to Ask Me that Aren’t About Diabetes (and 5 that are)

December 19, 2019 Rachel 0 Comments conversation starters, Diabetes, diabetic, family gathering, holidays, T1D, Type 1 Diabetes

It’s the holiday season, which means it’s a time when we’re gathering with friends and family. That often means being

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I Smell Insulin

May 9, 2019May 9, 2019 Rachel 3 Comments burnout, Dblog, Dexcom, Diabetes, DOC, insulin, marriage, OmniPod, T1D, type 1, type awesome

“Hey, hey, wake up,” Brad whispered, gently shaking me. “Come on, wake up.” My eyelids felt glued shut and my

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Christmas Gifts for People with Diabetes

November 30, 2018December 5, 2018 Rachel 1 Comment christmas gift, Dblog, Diabetes, gift, gift guide, present, T1D, Type 1 Diabetes

If you’ve got someone who has diabetes on your Christmas shopping list this year, listen up, this one is for you!

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New Friends – Thanks Diabetes

November 7, 2018November 7, 2018 Rachel 2 Comments thanks diabetes

It’s 3:30 pm and I’m in the basement of the church in my bridesmaid dress trying to steam the wrinkles

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New Job – Thanks Diabetes

October 18, 2018 Rachel 1 Comment bachelorette party, Dblog, Dexcom, dexcom warrior, Diabetes, thanks diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes, unlikely networking

A new “Are you diabetic?” The girl I’d just met a couple of hours before on the dock of our

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