Category: Diabetes

Insulin vs. the Clock

The clock is one of my dearest friends. At least, when it comes to controlling blood sugar. …

Treating Patients for the First Time

Like most diabetics, I’ve spent my fair share of time in the doctor’s office. Sitting up in …

Denial

My first response when the doctor told me I had diabetes was complete and utter denial.  She …

Six Diabetes Tips on Staying Healthy this Summer

Yay summer! For those of us in the northern hemisphere, it’s finally time for barbecues, frolicking at …

Breathing It In

Injection-Only Medicine “Why can’t I swallow it, the way I take vitamins?” Like many young children diagnosed …

Cheers! The Real Deal on Drinks & Diabetes

Watching what you eat is only half the story with carb-counting. To maintain good control with diabetes, …

5 Tips for Keeping Your Blood Sugar Stable All Morning

My blood sugar is not a morning person. It’s lethargic, moody, and slow to respond when I …

All Kinds of Diabetes

“What in the world is ‘pre-diabetes?”A few days ago, the doctor reported that my husband is at …

Diabetes vs. My Teaching Job

“Beep beep beep.” I recognize my insulin pump’s low blood sugar alarm right away. But Eva looks …

Dynamic Stretching for Diabetics

Benefits of Stretching The weather is finally great, and you’re running out of excuses so it’s time …