by Pam Durant | Nov 28, 2023 | Diabetes Articles, Pam's Corner, Type 1 Diabetes
As Diabetes Awareness Month draws to a close, many companies and organizations have been discussing diabetes and related topics. What I observed once again is that they failed to include some of the most experienced people – those who are living with diabetes....
by Pam Durant | Sep 27, 2023 | Diabetes Articles, Health and Wellness, Pam's Corner
As I read the news this morning, I am again shocked but not surprised. The Washington Post has an article about how registered dietitians are being paid to post videos that promote diet soda, sugar, and supplements on Instagram and TikTok!! ...
by Pam Durant | Aug 22, 2023 | Diabetes Articles, Pam's Corner
Fourteen years ago today, my son was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at 18 months old. This picture was taken just two months after that, a few weeks after we got his insulin pump that you see pictured below. All this time, I had thought he was 20...
by Pam Durant | Jul 5, 2023 | Diabetes Articles, Diabetes Education, Managing Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes is a complex and chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Yet, many individuals with diabetes experience discrimination, stigmatization, and otherness. What Is Otherness? I was first introduced to the concept of “Otherness” about 15...
by Pam Durant | May 17, 2023 | Diabetes Articles, Managing Diabetes, Pam's Corner, Parenting and Diabetes
Diabetes caretaker trauma is spoken of in the Type 1 Diabetes world. But for a while now, I’ve been asking myself the question: Are we talking about it enough? Am I talking about it enough? The answer is NO. What Diabetes Caretaker Trauma Looks Like...
by Pam Durant | Mar 8, 2022 | Diabetes Articles, Diabetes Education, Diabetes Resources, Health and Wellness
March 8th 2022 is International Women’s Day. When it comes to diabetes and women’s reproductive health, education is key! That’s why we have created this diabetes wellness guide for women and mothers. 2022 International Women’s Day Theme The theme for...
