Celebrating the Diaversary – Diabetes Diagnosis Anniversary
Do you celebrate your diaversary? That’s the anniversary of the day you received your diabetes diagnosis. Many people like to recognize this day as one more year of soldiering on, living life regardless of diabetes. Others don’t feel it’s a day to celebrate at all. What do you think?
How To Support A Diabetes Diagnosis In The Family
There are many ways to support a diabetes diagnosis in the family. Some things to consider include open discussion, education, mindful eating and practice in carb counting, checking blood sugar and administering insulin.
My Diabetes Mantras
What is my diabetes mantra? Good question. I think it changes often. After experiencing a couple of DKAs, and stubborn insertion sites that have tried my patience, I have often resorted to the What goes up, must come down mantra. The song Spinning Wheels plays in my...
Finding Gratitude in the Diabetic World
A couple of days ago we celebrated American Thanksgiving. Every year, the same 25 or so children and adults come to our home for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Although I am the only one among the group who grew up in America, we are all always very thankful for...Online Type 1 Diabetes Course for Parents
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