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
Tag Archives: Newly Diagnosed
Getting Started
If you’re newly diagnosed there’s an entire section on the heading at the top of the sight. I urge you to read as many of the posts there as possible, but here are the top ones for when … Continue reading
Posted in Controlling the Numbers, Newly Diagnosed
Tagged Getting started, Newly Diagnosed
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Are You Newly Diagnosed?
Welcome to the blog! I’m sorry that you had to be here but happy that you found me. Are you new? Right now you’re probably going through a lot of different emotions: shock, anger, fear, uncertainty………. That’s natural, most of … Continue reading
