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Almonds and Diabetes

I was literally just about to go to the kitchen and have a handful of almonds, when I came across this article. What timing! I have found that six or eight almonds is the perfect snack to tide me over … Continue reading

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Diabetes, attitude, and life expectancy

While I realize there are many more factors involved, I believe that attitude plays a role in life expectancy. There is some research to back this up, and hopefully more will come around. This article reports that life expectancy is … Continue reading

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Live longer with diabetes

If anyone needed more support for taking care of themselves, lowering A1C, and interacting with other people…here it is! A study showed that people with type 1 diabetes die younger when they have a higher hemoglobin A1C and when they … Continue reading

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Success on the (diabetes) journey

I gave a talk a little over a week ago titled, “Success Along the Diabetes Journey” and it had nothing to do with traveling with diabetes. But today’s blog does! Usually when I travel I’m either high or low (blood … Continue reading

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Sugar free binges

When you drink “sugar free” beverages, do you crave more sweets? Do you go for the “real deal”? The research has gone back and forth on this for years. There was a surge of information a few years back about … Continue reading

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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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Today we remember

Today we remember. We poke fingers and read numbers and take meds and remember. We exercise and make food choices and remember. We hug our family and friends. Today we remember.

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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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