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…
Category: Body
With Apologies to Beyonce…
All the Veggie Ladies from Super Sprowtz on Vimeo. If you’d like to eat healthy, put a veggie on it…Yum, yum, yum…
By the Cup: Flax Meal Muffin
The recipe promised a yummy flax meal muffin in less than five minutes. Would the results be better than the chocolate cake I tried?
The Cost of Testing
The New York Times ran an article last week on the high cost of diabetes—not for society, but for the individual. Protecting Yourself From the Cost of Type 2 Diabetes [ http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/13/health/13patient.html ] By WALECIA KONRAD Published: November 12, 2010 Diabetes patients spend $6,000 on average a year on care, one reason only 25 percent…
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.
All That Glitters, Just Might Be Gold
A medical ID is more than a piece of jewelry. It’s a kind of safety net. If I get so seriously injured or sick that I cannot speak for myself this ID says I need specialized medical attention.