I was sent a link to check out this movie from somebody else who has diabetes.  The movie right now is looking for funding, which is why it is listed on Kick Starter.  I know that I am very critical of any movie that is based around diabetes because we all want them to get it right.  This is based on a true story, and the person with diabetes in the movie was involved in the process of the movie making.  I have embedded it below, also will include a link. Here is the quick synopsis.  Two guys, best friends, one diabetic, one not.  They are out at a cabin.  Friend with diabetes has a...

Obviously one of my main goals for 2012 has not been accomplished.  I wanted to try and post something every day for the entire year.  I knew it was going to be hard, but I didn’t think it was going to be this hard.  I also didn’t expect as many distractions as I have had over the last couple of weeks.  There’s been carnivals, fairs, festivals, sporting events, work, and just about anything else other than time to sit down and write.  A lot of my time lately has been spent planning.  My home office now has 4 whiteboards that are completely filled and each one is filled...

From time to time we all get e-mails or comments from our blogs.  This is one that I received the other day and I really had no idea how to answer it.  I responded and asked if I had their permission to post the e-mail to my blog.  I am not going to include their name or e-mail address, but if you have any information, than please comment or e-mail me directly so I can put you in touch with them. This is what the DOC is all about, so let’s help somebody out. Thanks in advance.   Message body: Both my brother and I are diabeatic. Howver, my brother lost the use of his kidneys and...

Starting this year, I will be posting my Sunday weight.  It is the only day of the week that I am going to weigh myself.  I am going to let everybody know how overweight I am, so hopefully it motivates me to lose it even more. Today’s weigh-in: 274 Bookmark It Hide Sites

It’s official, my ears are totally clogged and I can barely hear out of them.  I am tired, I am exhausted, and I just want to sleep. This blog post is not very interesting, sorry. I used to always laugh at my dad when he got sick, because he never did, but when he did, he acted like a little child.  Reason I am telling you this, is because Amanda says that I am the same exact way. Going to bed. Bookmark It Hide Sites

I have been sick lately, and it sucks.  It makes it even worse that my blood sugars are all over the place the last 48 hours because of me being sicks.  Diabetes sick days suck!  As soon as I start feeling sick, I automatically start thinking of the diabetes sick day check list from the Diabetes for Dummies book that I read in one day after my diagnosis.  I never remember all of the items on the checklist, but there are a few things that stick out to me.  The number one thing being that my blood sugar can stay high during the whole time that I am sick. That’s exactly how it’s...

Well, DOC, I received an e-mail the other day from a reader and I want to reach out to all of you, particularly the ones that live in Ohio, near Dayton.  Please read the e-mail below that I received.  I would love to help them get local help and possibly a meet up with somebody in that area:   “I was told In April of 2010 I had type 2 diabetes.  I lost insurance right after that.  I have never taken any medication.  I have meters but I dont take my readings.  Although I am a smart person I am acting ignorant toward this disease.  I am having visual problems now and stifness...

This weekend is going to be filled with a lot of cleaning.  Taking down all the Christmas decorations and then trying to pack away all the new Christmas things we bought after Christmas is going to be lots of fun.  Why?  Because I have nowhere to store any of this crap.  I decided that there is some room in my storage area that is currently filled with clothes that I fit into 2 years ago, that I have been holding on to waiting to fit back into them.  Guess what?  Those clothes are going away. It’s time for me to clean out my closet.  I have been saying for two years that I am...