Before DH was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, we didn’t think twice about the way we ate when we were on the road. Breakfast was usually a bacon, egg and cheese biscuit, and lunch was a hamburger combo meal, super-sized…. Read moreTraveling with Diabetes – Plan Ahead for a Healthy Holiday
I sense a disturbance in the Force. I suddenly have a strong urge to venture into Boy World – aka the Man Cave, aka the den – a place I try to avoid as much as possible. As I approach… Read moreThe Adventures of My Free Range Diabetic
This post is being published with permission from the American Diabetes Association. With the ups and downs of the economy and lean job market, many people with diabetes find themselves with limited resources to manage diabetes effectively. In times like… Read morePaying for Diabetic Testing Supplies and Medication
Having the flu can be dangerous for anyone. But it is extra risky for people with diabetes or other chronic health problems. For people with diabetes, the flu can be more than aches and pains. It can mean longer illness, hospitalization,… Read moreFlu Vaccine and 5 Things to Know About the Flu and Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes Facts and Statistics by Healthline.
Happy New Year to all my readers, blogging buddies, family and friends! I am so grateful to have you in my life and appreciate all of your support during this inaugural year of my blog. I appreciate you more than… Read moreHappy New Year and Top Blog Posts from 2013
via the National Diabetes Education Program Step 3: Learn how to live with diabetes. It is common to feel overwhelmed, sad, or angry when you are living with diabetes. You may know the steps you should take to stay healthy,… Read morePart 3 of 4 Steps to Managing Diabetes for Life
via the National Diabetes Education Program Step 4: Get routine care to stay healthy. See your health care team at least twice a year to find and treat any problems early. At each visit, be sure you have a: blood… Read morePart 4 of 4 Steps to Managing Diabetes for Life
via the National Diabetes Education Program Managing diabetes every day is important for maintaining your health. Step 2: Know your diabetes ABCs. Talk to your health care team about how to manage your A1C, Blood pressure, and Cholesterol. This can… Read morePart 2 of 4 Steps to Managing Diabetes for Life
via the National Diabetes Education Program Step 1: Learn about diabetes. What is diabetes? There are three main types of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes – Your body does not make insulin. This is a problem because you need insulin to… Read morePart 1 of 4 Steps to Managing Diabetes for Life
