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VOGUE + GLEE - With A Twist of D

VOGUE + GLEE - With A Twist of D
So I'm a GLEEK- a total a GLEEK, from the very first episode. I couldn't wait for last nights episode and wasn't disappointed- IT WAS GREAT!

I did a lot of theater in H.S and after college and sang in the chorus all through grade and middle school. I was (and still am) considered a geek so I relate completely to the whole outsider aspect.

Believe it or not, yours truly encountered many a mean girl in high school - not so much because of my diabetes, but because of my theatrical talent and the fact that I wasn't very comfortable in my own skin. I was intimidated and shy (yes, I really was,) and I kept a lot in. My sister was sick, my home life was crazy, and theater was my outlet. I wanted to be anyone else but me and being on stage allowed that to happen.

I had some good friends, but it wasn't till my senior year when the Kelly you know now, the one who sticks up for herself and anyone else that needs sticking up for, came to be. I told those mean girls exactly what I thought of them, and where they could stick their attitude.

I'm also a COLOSSAL MADONNA fan - like HUGE. I've seen her in concert twice and she was amazing both times. Madonna's music and attitude gave, (and still gives) me confidence whenever I started to feel self doubt.

With all her many incarnations and changes, still remains who she is and I like and respect that about her.

The Above brilliant video was a preview for next weeks TOTAL MADONNA episode on GLEE.

Jane Lynch's Sue Slyvester doing Madonna's VOGUE video = FANTASTICAL BRILLIANCE and I can't wait for next weeks show!

What's this have to do with diabetes? Not much - I'm just incredibly excited.

But if I was to give it a Diabetes twist, the following questions come to mind.

1. When you go Vogue-ing (dancing) and "Let your body move too the music," do you take less insulin before your go out?

2. For those of you who wear a pump, what's the best way to keep your pump from flying out in the opposite direction while you "Strike a pose?"

3. And finally "Diazons with an attitude and Dia-fellows that are in the mood," how did you give "Good Face" when it comes to Diabetes ?




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After 30 years....My Voice is STRONGER And Has Joined Others (I also went a little crazy with the CAPS)


After 30 Years as a Type 1 Diabetic, my VOICE has grown STRONG.

The TYPE 1 COMMUNITY has grown larger, more vocal, and more active.

When I was first diagnosed, my father told me to keep it to myself and not to let anyone know Diabetes was a secret. He kept it one - I did not.

Now, t1's are loud and proud, owning the day and educating any and and all who will listen.

In the past 30 years I've seen us go from testing urine, to testing blood.
I've experienced going from multiple shots on a daily basis, to wearing a pump 24X7.
I started on a diet which was based on exchanges and listed chocolate as a forbidden food.
Now, my diet is all about counting carbs and allows me to indulge in my chocolate fix.

In 30 years, I've LOST my SISTER to Type 1 Diabetes and had my NEPHEW diagnosed
with it.

30 years ago, my Endo told my parents and I that "they were 10 years away from a cure."
Those 10 years have turned to 30 in the blink of an eye, and we still are left waiting.

As PATIENTS, Type 1's have become PROACTIVE in the search for the cure, and ACTIVE in the EDUCATION of others.

Today, I raise my voice for those who no longer can. My father John, my sister Debbie, my two Aunts Joanne and Pat, and my Great Grannie.

Today, my VOICE joins MANY....

TOGETHER, WE RAISE OUR VOICES and demand UNDERSTANDING of TYPE 1 DIABETES

TOGETHER, WE DEMAND FUNDING for RESEARCH.

TOGETHER, WE DEMAND a CURE

TODAY...OUR VOICES HONOR ALL who LIVE with TYPE 1.

TOGETHER, OUR VOICES are STRONGER .

TOGETHER....WE MAKE DIFFERENCE.
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Signs Of My Diabetes Life.......

MEEP!

Signs of my diabetes life are all around me - around every twist and turn.
Insulin pump is a constant companion, clipped on my hip or strategically hidden on my leg.
Still, to many a folk - it's surprisingly vague.

Glucose tabs on the night stand,
A 6 pack of juice boxes under the bed.
test strips found in the oddest of places,
And all sorts of numbers continually floating around in my head.

A glucose meter on my bedroom window sill
Another in the trash, because of the water I spilled.
Still another lives in a cute little carry case, kept in my fabulous purple hand bag
And lways an integral part of this road show of life, that is my diabetes sight gag~

Insulin bottles inside my fridge,
Spare infusion sets found all over my digs.

Keto tests strips next to the loo
In regards to those ketones that may run askew.

Doorknobs as archenemy's
Spare batteries are trusted friends,
And carb counts do indeed help lead the way,
And play a very huge part in my never ending alphanumeric display.

Highs verses lows
Should I disclose?

To CGM or not? Is a question I ask myself all time.
Will it really, REALLY help to keep me in my prime?

With so many diabetes tricks up my sleeve,
Will "Blood Sugar Nirvana," actually be achieved?

So it continually, continues all over again -
Because my life as a diabetes science experiment, never ends!

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