Articles
Stories and notes from my own journey with diabetes. These are personal experiences, not medical advice — and some of it may change as I learn more.
June 29, 2026
A Needle-Free Option: Finding Comfort-In
The needle was the wall between me and the medication that could help. Then I found a needle-free injector — Comfort-In — and the whole picture changed.
Read more →June 22, 2026
When Metformin Wasn't Enough (and Needles Scared Me)
Metformin bought me time, but not enough of it. The next step was an injectable — and I have to be honest about the thing that stopped me cold: needles.
Read more →June 15, 2026
When the Numbers Climbed: Starting Metformin
Carnivore gave me control for a while — and then my blood sugar started climbing anyway. This is where medication entered the picture, and I had to make peace with metformin.
Read more →June 8, 2026
Controlling It With Carnivore
Right after my diagnosis, the thing that gave me back a sense of control was food. For a real stretch, eating carnivore kept my blood sugar exactly where I wanted it.
Read more →June 1, 2026
How I Was Diagnosed
The long road from "pre-diabetic" to a type 2 diagnosis — running, the carnivore diet, COVID, a bar exam, and the morning headaches that finally got my attention.
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