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Lindsey was diagnosed with Type 1 when she was 4 years old. She is now 24 working and attending graduate school.
She went on the pump in October 2007, but decided to return to multiple daily injections in April 2009 after multiple difficulties with the insulin pump. She is now working towards an A1c goal under 7%.
Her father was diagnosed in 2007 with Type 1. It left her questioning who she was with this disease and who she was going to be with diabetes in the future. His diagnosis made diabetes even more of a reality, causing a complete turn around in how she projects the disease to herself and to the world.
In 2007, Lindsey received another chronic health diagnosis of PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) and endometriosis. They have made managing diabetes even harder. Despite the difficulty, she has remained hopeful that her health will not be a problem in the future.
Lindsey is a typical, yet unique, Texas woman who loves shopping, movies and reading. She loves to travel and take risks. She dreams of diabetes cures, never-ending cheesecake and her own airplane. The rest you can discover in her blog!
How Do You Want Your Insulin?
Categories: Insulin & Pumps
Tags: omnipod hypoglycemia unawareness insulin pumps insulin delivery lowest a1c large a1c swings
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Over the last few months, I’ve considered going back on the insulin pump. Right now, I’m on MDIs with Lantus and Apidra and struggling more than normal. Years ago, I was on the Medtronic Minimed pump for 18 months and ended up going back to MDIs because of my frustrations. I absolutely hated the (READ MORE)
The Announcement
Categories: Real Life Relationships Type 1
Tags: work new job healing non-profit heartbreak
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As promised in my last post, I’ve made my big decision and I’m here to share it with everyone! First, I want to preface the announcement with the fact that I am a praying woman. I strongly prayed and thought over this decision and many others in the last seven or more months. The journey hasn’t b (READ MORE)
The Changing Point
This week quickly turned to a whirlwind of madness. On Tuesday, I meant to finalize April and Health Activist Writer’s Month Challenge (#hawmc) with a recap post about my thoughts on the prompts and the event. The day itself was craziness. And Wednesday too. Right now, I’m making a final decision (READ MORE)
Bragging Rights
Categories: Emotions Real Life
Tags: caring empathy sensitive compassion intelligence organized
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Day 29 for #hawmc is about tooting our own horns! Share three things you’re great at or love about yourself!
I’m a fairly modest person and don’t brag on myself often to many people. I’ve had to learn over the years how to sell myself to my managers, prospective employers, and (READ MORE)
A Pain-Free Day
Categories: Emotions Type 1 Women's Issues
Tags: pregnancy pcos hawmc wedding day
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Health Activist Writer’s Month Challenge on Day 26 is about getting a pain-free day. If there was one day (in the past or future), we could have a pain-free pass, what day would it be? How would it impact that day?
In my health world, I do deal with pain. My pain is random and (READ MORE)
Michelle Kowalski, a writer, editor and photography hobbiest living in Phoenix, was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in February 2005. In January 2008, as part of her quest to start on an insulin pump, Michelle learned that she actually has type 1 diabetes. (Read More) 
Nicole Purcell lists having type 1 diabetes last when she's asked to provide information about herself - because that's where it belongs. (Read More) 
