My Visit to the FDA - A New Front in Diabetes ManagementLast March, the diaTribe Foundation contacted me with a powerful opportunity. They were looking for advocates, or persons with diabetes, who could...reactionscomments
June 6th Is National Gardening Exercise DayJune 6th is National Gardening Exercise Day. A day when all of us are encouraged to rise up from our chairs/couches and...reactionscomments
The Negative Language Around DiabetesI am on my soapbox today advocating for more positive messaging for diabetics on the internet, especially for those who are newly...reactionscomments
Coping with Negative ProgressSo many people, including myself, have gone into a doctor’s appointment knowing my A1c has to be better than last time. I...reactionscomments
Will Fancy Workout Clothes Make You Want to Exercise?I was doing some research for another article and came across a really interesting study: According to researchers at Northwestern University, the...reactionscomments
The Flexibility of Newer InsulinsNot so many years ago, your options for insulin were limited to Neutral Protamine Hagedorn (NPH) and regular, or some combination of...reactions2comments
More Newbie Tips From The ‘Living It’ PerspectiveI want to make reference to a post I just read that will help many people who have been recently diagnosed and...reactionscomments
Staying Healthy Working Night ShiftIt’s no secret, compared to working during the day, working the night shift does much more damage to the body and it's...reactionscomments
Stop Misleading Us: There is No Cure for DiabetesDiabetes can be very confusing. There is so much to learn when first diagnosed. New skills, new lifestyles, new words. Almost a...reactions6comments
Talking With Your Doctor About Your Coronavirus FearsWe’re living in interesting times. The novel coronavirus pandemic has affected us all. Whether we’re living under a stay-at-home order or not...reactionscomments
What Is So Wrong With Taking Meds?There appears to be a real hate-on for taking medications, and at the pharmaceutical industry who make them. I don’t like to...reactionscomments
Pros and Cons of Insulin Pumps for Type 2 DiabetesIf you take insulin for type 2 diabetes, you’re likely using an insulin pen or insulin vials. While these options work well, you...reactionscomments
Why is Health Care and Medication so Expensive in the US?Like most chronic illnesses, we manage with daily regiments of medication that keep our symptoms under control. Without their medications, most people...reactionscomments
What Is Insulin to Carb Ratio?You may have run across this term “insulin to carb ratio” and have wondered, what can that possibly mean for me? Is...reactionscomments
Insulin and The Challenge of the Needle - What are My Options?When my father was first diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, there was a lot of prevailing ignorance as to what was best...reactionscomments
The Impact of Injury on DiabetesI never gave a lot of thought about what would happen to my diabetes if I was suddenly immobilized. Why would I?...reactions3comments
Diabetes and InfectionsBefore I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2014, I could accidentally have something go under my nail bed and break...reactionscomments
What Is Causing My Blood Work To Change?I went for a diabetic check-up recently. I asked for this as I wasn’t convinced I was giving my injectable medication properly...reactions5comments
How to Best Manage Energy and Stress for DiabetesWe have all heard of time management, but what about energy management? This involves being mindful of things that drain and boost...reactionscomments
Low Blood Sugar Go-To's so We Don't Over TreatLow blood sugars suck! Symptoms can seemly come out of nowhere and have us feeling hungry, horrible, shaky, anxious, confused, sweaty, plus...reactionscomments
