About LizzyLou
When I was diagnosed, close to 11 years ago, I was told “you are diabetic”, given a prescription for some medication, and told to wait for a nurse to come in and give me an insulin shot. When I picked up the prescription I was given a 10-page booklet telling me “All About How to Mange Diabetes”, and sent on my way. That was the extent of my “education”. (More ...)
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Disclaimer:I am not a doctor, I am a patient living with this disease. This blog is to share my experiences and anything I write is in no way intended to be taken as medical advice. Any information here is intended to complement the relationship with your doctor, not replace it.
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Knowledge Is Power
Daily Archives: June 2, 2012
How I Ate a Whole Triple-Chocolate Brownie Without Spiking
Hi, My name is Lizzy and I’m a chocoholic. Most of the time I’m content with a little dark chocolate every day, but every now and then I have to shop at Whole Foods.
Signs of Burnout
Many people feel that the daily struggle of caring for diabetes is likened to a battle, they must arm themselves every day to fight the war. With no time off for R & R it’s not unusual to sooner or … Continue reading
Posted in Stress and Burnout
Tagged ashamed, defeated, denial, depression, failure, fatigue, helplessness, no support, obstacles, overwhelmed, unmotivated
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