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 | 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 | Jul 4, 2023 | Pam's Corner, Parenting and Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes
I may or may not have saved a baby seagull last night. A seagull family lives nearby the pool where we are currently staying. Every day at sunset, the mamma bird comes and brings dinner. She cleans it, softens it up in the pool, eats it and then proceeds to...
by Pam Durant | Nov 16, 2022 | Pam's Corner, Type 1 Diabetes
There are some days when diabetes insists on being the center of attention. That’s almost every day. But sometimes diabetes insists you put everything on hold, and its obnoxiousness takes over. This was one of those days. And it’s never just one...
by Pam Durant | May 11, 2022 | Health and Wellness, Managing Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
“Are we allowed to eat bread?” While we joke, it is a common question when it comes to carbs and health. Can I eat bread? Is bread healthy? And the answer is, it depends. What Is In Your Bread? If you have conditions like celiac, IBS or are gluten...
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....