When I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes it took the wind out of my sails. It really made me stop. It made me stop and think and feel and worry. As with any chronic illness, diabetes means you have to change the way your living. If not, it only gets worse.
Category: Soul
Thankful Thoughts, Part Two
Happy Thanksgiving 2010.
Thankful Thoughts
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. As we worked on the menu I felt frustration. So many traditional Thanksgiving dishes are full of carbs and fat.
(Secret) Santa Baby, Forgot to Mention One Little Thing…
No, it’s not a yacht as Ertha Kitt sang. As a person with diabetes please don’t give me sweets or baked goods. We all know the drill for Secret Santa: Find some little thing that says “Happy Holidays.” Make it pretty with fancy wrapping paper or a gift bags. (Ever spend more on the wrapping than the…
Be Prepared: Carry Supplies
Having lived through earthquakes (major and minor), tsunami warnings, and power outages I realize how important (and reassuring) it is having my medication and testing supplies with me at all times.
World Diabetes Day – November 14th
Today’s Theme: Let’s take control of diabetes. Now. With 285 million people worldwide (that’s 6.4% of the world’s population) living with diabetes it’s been called a pandemic.