by Pam Durant | Jul 20, 2021 | Pam's Corner, Type 1 Diabetes
Almost every year (except 2020, of course), we are blessed to travel to Bodrum, Turkey. This year is particularly special because we will work from here for a few weeks. Part of our time here is spent on this boat in this corner of the earth. Same boat....
by Pam Durant | Jun 15, 2021 | Managing Diabetes, Pam's Corner, Type 1 Diabetes
On My Mind… We recently applied for diabetes medical insurance. Our previous policy was finished and it was time for renewal. We had so many options. Most had the same, or very similar coverage. We know that diabetes medical insurance is more costly...
by Pam Durant | Jun 3, 2021 | Diabetes Articles, Managing Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes and Kidney Health – Important Information If you have diabetes, or care for someone who does, there are some critical things to know about diabetes and kidney health. Firstly, you should get tested every year for kidney disease if you: have had Type 1...
by Pam Durant | Jun 1, 2021 | Diabetes Articles, Diabetes Foot Care, Managing Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
For people living with diabetes, foot care is so important. Daily foot care helps to prevent serious complications. Diabetes and Nerve Damage in Feet People living with diabetes may have nerve damage that can take away the feeling in their feet. Blood flow to...
by Pam Durant | Mar 19, 2021 | Diabetes Resources, Pam's Corner, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
How Reliable Are Movies as Information Sources for Diabetes? Diabetes movies can be inaccurate or out of date, whether they are documentaries or fiction. Films that touch on diabetes for entertainment can sometimes be cavalier in their approach to facts, and even...
by Pam Durant | Oct 7, 2020 | Ask the Expert, Type 1 Diabetes
Think Like A Pancreas – A Practical Guide to Managing Diabetes with Insulin As part of our Diapoint Virtual Diabetes Series, it was such an honor to interview Gary Scheiner, author of Think Like A Pancreas. This book was a game-changer for our family when my son was...
