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Category Archives: about diabetes
Insulin Injection Sites
This photo – which I first saw posted on my endocrinologist’s office wall – is disturbing, I admit. It is meant to remind people to rotate injection sites. And I think it’s effective. It’s a photo of a man who … Continue reading
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Insulin is our friend
There are many types of insulin out there. And before I go any further, I will share with you my mantra: “Insulin is my friend.” Insulin is everyone’s friend. Many people don’t have to think about insulin, because their bodies … Continue reading
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Cell phones, social media, and health
An article on cell phone use and fitness made me think about my own cell phone and computer use. The article says that people who use their cell phones the most are the least fit. They cited statistics about college … Continue reading
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diabetes: personal and professional
I have been blogging about diabetes – my experience living with diabetes and helping others live well with diabetes – for over 2 and 1/2 years. During that time I have struggled with figuring out where I fit in. Before … Continue reading
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A voice for diabetes
It has come to my attention that the FDA is holding meetings with people who live with chronic conditions. The purpose of these meetings is to learn about the diseases – hopefully get a better understanding of what it’s like … Continue reading
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New Habits
Another tidbit that I read in the book I’m reading is that it takes 66 days to form a new habit. That’s intimidating! Yikes. But I guess if we’re serious about starting a new habit, it’s worth sticking with it … Continue reading
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Insulin timing
A situation I experienced tonight made me decide to post the following: If you take mealtime insulin, avoid taking it too far ahead of a meal. This type of insulin is meant to “cover” or compensate for the meal you … Continue reading
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What is balance?
I love when this happens: I am reading a book that inspired me to write about balance. When I searched my old blog posts to see when/what I last wrote about balance, I discovered that Balance Awareness Week is coming … Continue reading
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Sharps Disposal
Let’s avoid throwing our sharps in the trash or toilet; I don’t want to see them wash up on the beach and you probably don’t either. It’s even more important to avoid having some poor person get stuck and not … Continue reading
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Hypoglycemia and cardiovascular health
Managing diabetes is about protecting blood vessels. High blood glucose (sugar) over time can lead to damage in both large (macro) and small (micro) vessels in our bodies. The large vessels feed the heart and brain with oxygen, and we … Continue reading
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