Last Saturday, I was alerted that UHC had dropped my insurance coverage due to an “administrative” error. I had been completely uninsured since October 1st. Now, I have dealt with a lot of “administrative” errors at United Healthcare. Every three months, I spend about 6 hours over three days on the phone screaming at customer […]
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History suggests that major social policy unfolds on a continuum. The Social Security Act of 1935 disappointed liberal New Dealers because what was called “old-age insurance” covered only about half the adult population. It excluded farmhands, domestics, employees of small businesses, and most blacks. That was because FDR needed the votes of Southern Democrats, the
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What I love about reading Diabetes Mine (she’s another Omnipod Pump user) is that pretty much anything that’s happened to her while using the pump also, eventually, happens to me. She’s got an incredible resource of t1 diabetes information that has really helped me get a handle on my illness and the most up to
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J. is out at GenCon til Sunday, so I have this nice big house to myself. Nice change of pace, but I enjoy his company quite a bit. The bed has remained unmade for the last three days… Trying to save money by trying to eat in and eat reasonably. Failed, but not miserably. Drove
Only had two regular workout days last week instead of four. Annoying. On the other hand, it was a short and busy week. When J. and I stopped at Wendy’s at 1 am for a “snack” on the way home from our fireworks party on Saturday and I ordered a baconater, I turned to him
Low carb pasta (no, really!). A blend of yam and tofu that… tastes like noodles! For serious! I ate a huge plate of this last night that only cost me 25 carbs. HUGE PLATE. It was excellent! Right after we took our first bite, J. insisted that he’s been itching to make me a threeway…
2.5 carbs a serving. No joke! It is tasty and delicious! This was a totally random find at Jungle Jim’s yesterday. Eating well gets easier and easier as I expand my shopping range.
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Today is hotter than hell. I plan to spend the rest of the evening reading in the bedroom where the box air conditioner resides. I should prob’ly start tracking my wordcount here too. Need to get back on the writing bandwagon. Hot hot hot! 15 min free weights this morning10 min bike ride to work10
Again, pardon the lists while I get back on track: Hot rides: Today was an “off” day for me, fitness-wise 15 min free weights this morning10 min bike ride to work10 min bike ride home40 min Wii Fit Hot eats: Breakfast: Egg mixed with spinach, tomato, & cheeseSnack: 2 tbs peanut butter mixed with 1/4
I may start keeping a little activity log here to help track my fitness/insulin/food levels. It may help me stay accountable. Hot rides: 15 min free weights this morning10 min bike ride to work40 min speed walking (“free” day with the trainers today)10 min bike ride home20 min on elliptical machine30 min Wii Fit Hot