Got questions about navigating life with diabetes? Ask D’Mine! Our weekly advice column, that is — hosted by veteran type 1, diabetes author and educator Wil Dubois.
This week, Wil gets to hear about how his past advice helped a fellow PWD, and who now faces another challenge related to her diabetes management while under water in the Land Down Under. So, come on in for a read — the water’s fine!
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Did you know the month of May is National Stroke Awareness Month? On that topic, we were fascinated to hear how one man in Colorado is advocating to help raise awareness about the increased risk of stroke that people with diabetes (PWDs) face.
A stroke victim himself who has many ties to diabetes, he is using his own experience to make a difference through a new fundraising campaign for an upcoming Tour de Cure ride…
You might say I’m excited about exercise these days.
That could very possibly be an understatement.
Not in many years have I had an exercise routine like I am currently embracing, one that I’m actually keeping up with for the most part. Perhaps it’s a symptom of the seasonal stars realigning for Spring, or maybe a guilty response to the realization that I’m so totally out of shape — and how the mirror keeps reminding…
As a person with type 1 diabetes who’s been trying to lose weight for as long as I can remember, one of the things I often hear from other PWDs is that it takes twice as long to lose weight with diabetes as it does without. Now, I’ve checked with my expert sources and they tell me that isn’t true, but that doesn’t mean losing weight with diabetes is a walk in the park. Jessica…
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Need help navigating life with diabetes? Ask D’Mine! That’s our weekly advice column, hosted by veteran type 1, diabetes author and educator Wil Dubois.
This week, Wil attempts to settle a bet about high blood sugars and exercising, and also tells us what he really thinks about certified diabetes educators (CDEs). You won’t want to miss this…
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Andrew, type 2 from Utah, writes: There was a lively discussion at…