Dday: In the Next 15 years

In 15 years I've leaned that diet coke and sugar free gum (together) taste like stinky socks. In 15 years I've learned to stand up for myself with every HCP I've met. Sorry, but I know more then you do.In 15 years I've traveled to Hawaii, Canada,Denmark, England..with a few hours in Amsterdam to boot.In 15 years I've dated three guys, married one guy, and celebrated wedding anniversary #6.In 15 years I've given blood 43 times.(can't do it anymore,due to the magnesium issues)In 15 years I've had between 80-100 magnesium infusions.In 15 years I've passed out from lows 4x. My lowest low was under 10 mg/dl,and I've had a 12 & 19 as well. I've never had a number in the 20's but probably every other on the meter(30 on up to 600)...I've been there.In 15 years the smell of Kendall alcohol swabs still smells like a flashback diagnosis.In 15 years I've been to diabetes conferences & met many,many,many, good folks with diabetes.In 15 years I've become very addicted to diet coke.In 15 years I've gone from Regular/Lente/45 second meter to a Tandom insulin pump/Verio meter.In 15 years I've gone through a successful pregnancy & have a very active almost 2 year old little boy.In 15 years I've had 4 endocrinologists.(#4 for 6 years now)In 15 years I've gone to two community colleges, became EMT-B certified,had a brief stint doing EMS, and failed out of the RN program at the end of the 3rd semester.(with only 1 to go)In 15 years I've participated in 3 diabetes & driving studies, 3 Artificial P...
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