Welcome to My Bitter Sweet Struggle (Grab a Snack, Preferably a Low-Carb One)
Let’s get one thing straight right out of the gate: living with diabetes is a full-time job that I never applied for, yet somehow I’m working overtime every single day. If you’re here looking for a picture-perfect wellness blog where a pristine influencer tells you that drinking celery juice cured their pancreas, you’ve taken a wrong turn on the internet. But if you’re looking for the messy, unfiltered, utterly chaotic reality of managing blood sugars while trying not to lose your mind? Welcome home. You’re among your people.
The Bitter, the Sweet, and the "Are You Kidding Me?"
My name is Schané Matthews, and yes, I am diabetic on Insulin. I’m also the author of "My Bitter Sweet Struggle." I wrote a whole book about this ride because, honestly, if I didn't laugh and write about it, I’d probably just sit in the pharmacy aisle and cry. And nobody has time for that. Living this life means constantly balancing the bitter (the finger pricks, the insurance battles, the midnight alarms, and the sheer mental exhaustion) with the sweet (the small victories, the resilient community, and the fact that we are still standing despite it all). I know how exhausting it is. I know the guilt that comes with a high reading, the panic of a sudden low, and the absolute rage you feel when someone asks, "Should you be eating that?" (Pro tip: Yes, I should be, and please step away from my snacks if you value your fingers). I see you, I feel you, and I am right there in the trenches with you.
Why This Blog Exists
Consider this blog the companion piece to my book—a living, breathing space where we can talk about the daily realities of diabetes without the clinical fluff. We’ll talk about the wins, mock the struggles, and navigate the bitter-sweetness of it all together. I’m so glad you’re here for the ride. Pack your glucose tabs, bring your sense of humor, and let's get into it .........
Get the Full Story
If you want the deep dive into how I navigate this crazy life—the raw stories, the hard lessons, and the laughs that kept me sane—you can grab your copy of my E-Book, "My Bitter Sweet Struggle," right now.👉