By
WilD on
February 2, 2013
Welcome back to our weekly diabetes advice column, Ask D’Mine!
In case you were expecting on this fine Feb. 2 morning to open your browser and see a certain friendly groundhog emerging from a burrow to predict this winter season, no dice. No Punxsutawney Phil here.
Instead, what you get is veteran type 1, diabetes author and educator Wil Dubois, forecasting some real down-to-earth D-advice on out-of-range blood sugars…
With a Happy Groundhog Day to y’all,…
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A friend in the health business recommended this book. (Thank you, Matthew!) I googled it, and found it was written back in 1985 and fits this description:
“A young Englishwoman grapples with a singularly unstable type of diabetes.”
Based on those few facts, and mainly on the title, I was expecting a helping of sex, drugs, and rock n’ roll with my diabetes reading for a change. Turns out Metal Jam is named after the…
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OK, I’ll admit it: I hate going to the dentist.
Having someone poke around my mouth with a sharp metal object is not my idea of a good time. But unfortunately, as a PWD, it’s not only a good idea, it’s pretty critical. Aside from keeping our teeth sparkly and happy, trips to the dentist every 6 months also keep us informed on whether or not we’re developing gum disease, which is just one of…
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By
WilD on
August 6, 2011
Got diabetes? Need advice? Of course you do! And you came to the right place: Ask D’Mine, a weekly Q&A hosted by veteran type 1, diabetes author and community educator Wil Dubois.
{Need help navigating life with diabetes? Email us at AskDMine@diabetesmine.com}
Wil goes deep this week on blood sugar control issues. Enjoy!
Liz from Oklahoma, type 2, writes: I get lightheaded and shaky even after eating a good meal. My blood sugar is around…
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By
AmyT on
March 26, 2010
March is National Kidney Month (yes, they have a month for that organ! and even a World Kidney Day on March 11). I realize the month is nearly over this year, but it’s never too late to show your kidneys some love — especially if you have diabetes, which possibly puts them at risk.
I must admit, one of my biggest fears with diabetes is dialysis. While I’m huffing and puffing at the gym several times…
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