Cinnamon rolls from above. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) One thing I always liked about Highlands Oncology is the small coffee bar near the entrance. Like most…
Category: Confessions of A Born-Again Diabetic
In May, 2012 my transplanted pancreas stopped making insulin after working perfectly for 14 years. That’s longer than average for a transplanted pancreas. I went from being a “former diabetic” to being a diabetic again. This blog explores all the emotions and physical details of having Type 1 Diabetes again after 14 years of freedom from it. It is at times serious and humorous. It also compares how treatment for the condition has changed since 1998. The “born-again” is a light-hearted way of labeling myself as someone who has been through this before. The blog will also follow my progress as I go through the steps to be listed for a second pancreas transplant. I hope you will follow the blog and share it with any diabetic friends and family members.
You’ve been in there 15 years today. What an amazing time it has been. You worked hard, keeping my glucose normal until a year ago.…
That’s right, I’m a Born-Again Diabetic. Confusing? Let me explain. I was a Type I from the age of 12 until I had a pancreas…
I was a Type I from the age of 12 until I had a pancreas transplant when I was 33. It came with a new…