Did You Really Just Say That?I know in my heart, people, for the most part, mean well. I have to believe that otherwise I may say something in response I’ll regret. The thoughtless, short sighted... By TheLongPointGirl4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Tips to Help Reduce Injection DiscomfortInsulin is administered as an injection using either an insulin syringe or penneedle tip (a pen needle tip is attached to the top of an insulin pen).* One of the... By Meryl Krochmal, MS, RD, CDCES3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Diabetes: Failure or Success?I’ve always liked the phrase, failure is not an option. I strive to not fail. I strive to do the best job I can with my diabetes. I strive to... By TheLongPointGirl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Upping Your Exercise During the WinterI do not know about where you live, but over here in Michigan, working out during the winter months can get a little tricky. As a mom to three kids... By Katherine Gutwald, RD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Freestyle Libre UpdatesIn September, it was announced that the FDA approved the Freestyle Libre, the first continuous glucose monitor that does not require finger sticks. Since its approval, people with diabetes have... By Lindsey Verano, MPH, RD, LDN, CDCES2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Ways to Keep the Weight off in 2018!Exercising doesn't mean you have to go to the gym. Fitting 5-15 minute sessions of physical activity in 3 to 4 times throughout your day will boost your energy levels... By Melissa Halas-Liang, MA, RDN, CDE4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
New Year’s Resolutions: How To Make Them Stick!This is THE year. This is YOUR time. You have decided that 2018 will be the New Year when you do not break that resolution. You have had goals for... By Katherine Gutwald, RD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Diabetes Team—My FamilyI’ve written a couple of installations on the theme of ‘My Diabetes Team.’ This being my final, it is also the most important. Out of all the team members I... By TheLongPointGirl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Ten Things I Won’t Give Up For DiabetesDiabetes is a chronic disease. A sucky, sucky chronic disease (can you tell I like Big Bang Theory?). This sucky disease has forced me to give up some things. So... By TheLongPointGirl5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Frustrated By Blood Glucose Inconsistency?If there’s a single concern I hear most often, as a certified diabetes educator counseling patients, it is with the frustrating unpredictability of blood glucose levels. You know, doing the... By Toby Smithson, MSNW, RDN, LDN, CDE2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Thriving with Diabetes During the HolidaysThe holiday season is a busy and exciting time for all of us. And thankfully, managing diabetes throughout the holidays doesn’t have to be stressful. By having a few simple... By Lori Zanini RD, CDE2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Shock of Gestational DiabetesSome people are not surprised when they are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. They know they are at risk. They have family members with type 2 diabetes. They have had... By TheLongPointGirl4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
10 Tips To Survive The HolidaysWhen many of us think of how we celebrate our holiday’s traditions, it often revolves around food. For some, this may span over several months, starting with leftover Halloween candy... By Lindsey Verano, MPH, RD, LDN, CDCES3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Diabetes, Any Type: Are We Really So Different?I ask this question because I hear the pain of people who live with types of diabetes other than Type 2. I think it’s a good question to explore. First... By TheLongPointGirl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Vaccine Information. The Basics.Would you tolerate a little pain to prevent a potentially fatal disease? I’m referring to the temporary discomfort that may be felt from getting a vaccine. The topic of vaccination... By Meryl Krochmal, MS, RD, CDCES3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Diabetes Team—The PharmacistIn a couple of my earlier posts, I have talked about who was on my diabetes team. Your team may be similar or may include more professionals. I’m pretty lucky... By TheLongPointGirl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Stay on Track: How to Travel with DiabetesDiabetes doesn’t take any time off! The good news is, paying attention to your health while traveling doesn’t have to be that difficult. Plus, knowing you have diabetes can help... By Melissa Halas-Liang, MA, RDN, CDE3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Diabetes Team—The EndocrinologistRecently, I wrote a piece about two doctors that are on my diabetes team. My family physician and my cardiologist. My family physician (FP), my quarterback, leads my diabetes team... By TheLongPointGirl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Fear of InsulinI have some fear of insulin. It is an irrational fear. There is no basis for it. I have had no previous experience with it nor has anyone in my... By TheLongPointGirl4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Lessons About Diabetes Management From DenmarkWhile I usually don’t blog about my travels, my latest trip abroad to Denmark left me with some important thoughts about diabetes management. Wandering around Denmark and Sweden I couldn’t... By Toby Smithson, MSNW, RDN, LDN, CDE2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments