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Kids & Parenting, On A Personal Note, Sponsored · November 18, 2019

Diabetes Can Break Your Heart. It Broke Mine.


It's been almost seven years since my father's passing, and I've been a little bitter about it for a long time. I now have released that negative energy.

This post was sponsored as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

Growing up, I saw my dad as a picture of perfect health. He appeared strong, muscular, and in good physical condition. He played basketball with his friends and stayed active. It seemed like there wasn’t anything that he couldn’t do, and he was my hero. I was daddy’s little girl and he was my bigger than life father, and together, we made a pretty good team.

Fast forward to my mid-twenties when I began to see that my strong and active dad was no longer strong or active. He picked up weight and did more sitting down and staying still than he did moving around. We lived in different cities, so I didn’t get to see him a lot, and after a few health scares, he finally told me that he had developed type 2 diabetes and congestive heart failure.

It was then that I learned that many people with type 2 diabetes also experience heart failure. I watched him navigate his medical procedures, hospital stays, medications, and prognosis for almost 7 years after he moved back to our hometown and the city I lived in. I took him to appointments, I monitored his diet, I spoke with his doctors, and I became his part-time caretaker. He did not live with us, but I took him everywhere he needed to go and he couldn’t do much outside of his home without me. It was as if our roles became reversed.

After several years of  living with type 2 diabetes and congestive heart failure, my father died on October 4, 2012. He was only 58 years old.

Did you know that 50% of individuals with Type 2 diabetes may develop heart failure? Learn about Diabetes Can Break Your Heart and how to make a difference.

My heart was broken and my world was never the same after that.

I recently became a part of the Diabetes Can Break Your Heart movement because of what my father struggled with for much of the last 15 years of his life, and for what my mother-in-law struggles with now. She also has type 2 diabetes and has developed heart issues, and now is in the process of making it her every day normal. I want her to be here to see her granddaughter graduate from high school and from college, and I hope that she has that opportunity.

Through AstraZeneca and their Diabetes Can Break Your Heart campaign, I learned that up to 50% of individuals with Type 2 diabetes may develop heart failure, and after it develops, there is no cure. It’s important to take action early to help reduce risk of developing heart failure. The actions we take today can make a huge difference in reducing your risk tomorrow.

There is an increased risk of heart failure that comes with type 2 diabetes and it is up to all of us to be proactive.

Did you know that 50% of individuals with Type 2 diabetes may develop heart failure? Learn about Diabetes Can Break Your Heart and how to make a difference.

In the pictures above, my dad was seemingly healthy and did not have type 2 diabetes and his heart issues were years away. There were laughter and smiles as if things would always be that way. If I only knew then what I know now.

Visit DiabetesHeartbreak.com to learn more, and together, we can all become more educated about this type 2 diabetes and its link to heart failure. At the center of the Diabetes Can Break Your Heart initiative is the Diabetes Heartbreaker immersive virtual reality experience. It is designed to heighten awareness of the connection between Type 2 diabetes and heart failure using cutting-edge technology to bring to life the symptoms of heart failure.

Watch the video below for more:

You can get more information about Diabetes Can Break Your Heart by visiting the following social profiles:

  • AstraZeneca U.S. Community Connections Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AstraZenecaUSCommunityConnections/
  • AstraZeneca Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/astrazeneca/
  • AstraZeneca Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/AstraZeneca

Talk to your doctor to understand your risk of heart failure and what immediate actions should be taken. To learn more about the Diabetes Can Break Your Heart movement, visit diabetesheartbreak.com.

Did you know that 50% of individuals with Type 2 diabetes may develop heart failure? Learn about Diabetes Can Break Your Heart and how to make a difference.


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She only doing what she know… 🏁 #grandnationa She only doing what she know… 🏁 #grandnationaltour #stl
MAY tings… MAY tings…
A rooftop situation is always a good idea! Recentl A rooftop situation is always a good idea! Recently, I was invited to a Happy Hour of bites and beats at @angadartshotel’s @artbar.stl and when I say the food, drinks, and the vibe were necessary during these stressful times. I see another visit soon in my future. Cheers! 🥂
April photo dump. And things of that nature. ✨✨
Are we twinning or nah? 😂😂😂 Are we twinning or nah? 😂😂😂
4/10 should be declared a national holiday because 4/10 should be declared a national holiday because on this day a king was born! Happy birthday, son. Love you more than words can say! 🎉🎉🎉
May we continue to have crazy/fun adventures toget May we continue to have crazy/fun adventures together. You deserve an overflow of serendipity, and all the joy I can provide. Still celebrating—Happy Birthday, Mommy! 🎉🎉🎉
Worked hard all week so we deserved a little treat Worked hard all week so we deserved a little treat. ✌🏾
My novel ‘A Clermont Lane Wedding’ is certainl My novel ‘A Clermont Lane Wedding’ is certainly not biographical, but there are traces of my life all up and down this book (hint hint). It’s a perfect Spring Break read!

It’s got romance, intrigue, a little mystery, and a family legacy on the line. On sale on Amazon, eBooks and paperback, link in bio.
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