by Pam Durant | May 8, 2026 | Health and Wellness, Managing Diabetes, Pam's Corner, Parenting and Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
The challenges of getting health services reimbursed by insurance is known, but what we don’t talk enough about is how the burden of filing health insurance claims affects patients I know clinics find this work frustrating and “too much admin”. But…What happens...
by Pam Durant | Feb 29, 2024 | Health and Wellness, Pam's Corner, Type 2 Diabetes
It’s that time of year again where I am getting a check-up. Pretty much every year I encounter a disheartening obstacle in this journey – my insurance’s refusal to cover one or more basic health marker tests that are quite common and necessary. This year, it’s...
by Pam Durant | Feb 20, 2024 | Diabetes Articles, Pam's Corner, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
Recently, I found myself in a thought-provoking discussion among fellow healthcare professionals about the indispensable need for physicians and healthcare providers to retain their humanity amidst the ever-evolving landscape of technology and automation. It...
by Pam Durant | Dec 7, 2023 | Diabetes Articles, Diabetes Education, Managing Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
What Is Sustainable Diabetes Care? The COP28, or the 28th UN Climate Change Conference, is currently happening in Dubai. This year, COP had the first-ever climate-health ministerial. Many health issues relate to climate change, but the last few...
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 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...
