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?
Continue readingThe 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 of diabetics get the treatment they need. Oh wow. A useful article about the financial burden of diabetes. Then I read further… The article asks what steps can patients take to reduce the cost of diabetes?
Continue readingBe 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.
Continue readingAll 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.
Continue readingWorld 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.
Continue readingAnd So the Day Begins…
Good Morning. So, how did your day start out?
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