The Source!

My friend Gina has blown me away once again! She has created a site called The Diabetes Resource and it is loaded with all kinds of diabetical goodness.

If you are looking for blogs, information, support groups, and pretty much anything else related to diabetes, you can find it at The Diabetes Resource.

Gina and her team have pulled a lot of information about the D and put it on this site. If you have a blog, but it's not listed there, you can register and list it for free! Very cool stuff indeed.

And I am going to guess that you may have heard of a little site called Facebook. If so, you can check out the FB page here. And if you are on Twitter, follow TDR to get updates and links throughout the day.

Thank you so much for this Gina. When someone I know wants info about diabetes I will definitely let them know about this site. And I'll use it too! ;)

Good Job!

He's All Mine

As of today, and a $66.79 payment, "Master P" is 100% mine.

"Master P" is the name I have given my pump. I use a Minimed 722 insulin pump and when I got it, my insurance would only pay a portion of the price. Luckily their payment plan was not a major burden as far as monthly bills go but it seems I have been paying for it forever!

Having been a diabetic for 19 years does not make me feel like a know it all in any way. In fact, since I started blogging, got on this pump, and met all of you, I have found that I know very little. Each day I learn more and more about this disease and one day I hope I can help others learn about it and how to deal with it.

My pump has played a huge part in being a Born Again Diabetic and now his friend "Shell" (that's my CGM) work together to help me manage my blood sugar and see what medicine and food does to my blood glucose level. It may not be perfect but it provides information and insight I never thought I would know.

So what now? Honestly I am going to enjoy a few extra dollars in my pocket each month for a while. I figure this has been working for me for a while so getting a new pump is not really in my future unless something really cool comes along.

BEEP BOOP BEEP!!!

Sorry Master P, I didn't mean you weren't cool! (Also I didn't know you could hear.)

1 Happy Ninja

I am sure you can see why I am a happy ninja! BACON!

But that is not the only reason! That bacon was a gift from Suzanne from 1HappyDiabetic! We met for dinner with Jaimie and Cherise and the whole Simmons family.

When I met Suzanne I instantly felt like I was seeing an old friend. I love those meet ups! She handed me a card with 3 strips of yummy fake bacon in it. So awesome!

We enjoyed a great dinner laughing, and laughing, and laughing some more. I introduced Suzanne to the goodness that is Red Robin cheese sticks and I think she is excited to come out next year for another round.

After our dinner, we spent some time being equally as silly in the parking lot as we were inside the restaurant. Check out this clip that I recorded of The Diabeyoncette's! (I just made that name up for them but I think it works well).

When I got home I quickly loaded up my bacon into Barbie's arms to decide where to keep. She is going to hold one for me.

There is one in my car, and this very awkward spot for obvious reasons.

I call this one, "Before and After."

All and all it was a great time and a great follow up after dinner the night before with Lee Ann.

And if that's not enough, you should head over to Kerri's blog for the greatest news of the day! That is making me extra happy!

You Tube Tuesday #141

I have always been a fan of cool gymnastic type stunts. Often I have posted videos of people doing cool flips and tricks and generally pushing their bodies to turn in twist in ways I could have never imagined.

This video gives you a glimpse at what doing cool flips on a trampoline feels like. Dizzy is the best word to use.

Watch with caution, I had to hold onto my desk as I watched this so I would not fall over.

Enjoy!

Vlogging with Lee Ann!

On Friday night I went down to San Diego to have dinner and hang out with my good friend Lee Ann, creator and mastermind of The Butter Compartment. Check out the clip, and then head over to her site to hear the rest of the tale.

 Thanks again for the meet up Lee Ann. I had a blast hanging out and being silly with you!