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#HAWMC: I Wish I Would Have Known

#HAWMC Day 30.

There’s a reason why we have the saying, “Hindsight is 20/20.” What do you wish you had known at the beginning of your patient journey that would have made it easier and less scary?

I differ from the rest of the #HAMWC community because I’m a doctor. I was a patient once but I’m ok now. The blogging prompt made me think though of how I talk to my patients about diabetes complications. Read More »#HAWMC: I Wish I Would Have Known

#HAWMC: Bye, Bye, Bye

#HAWMC Day 27.

Living with an illness, you are more likely to face people who don’t understand your daily struggles. Sometimes, these people can be inconsiderate and hurtful. Have you ever wanted to tell them how you really feel, but didn’t feel like you were able to? Now is your chance! Write an open letter to the people who have hurt you. What would you say to them? What lessons would you like them to learn?

Although I’ve had my share of health problems, I’ve been well! But most of the #HAWMC community as I’ve learned in the last few weeks are brave people coping with chronic illness. I wait with bated breath to see how many open letters in #HAWMC will be addressed to doctors.Read More »#HAWMC: Bye, Bye, Bye