Just when I thought I’d experienced every indignity and inconvenience this disease could dish up, along comes basal testing.
I’ve had the Big D for almost seven years now, and I’ve always been told never to skip meals (a good thing too, because I need my meals!). At the same time, I know you’re supposed to test your basal rates periodically to make sure your background insulin is doing what it’s supposed to. Admittedly, I…
As you may know, I’m a huge fan of Theresa Garnero: diabetes educator extraordinaire and talented artist with a funny bone for diabetes. Read all about her in my recent interview.
A Guest Post by Theresa Garnero, accomplished diabetes nurse educator, author and cartoonist
What does your diabetes educator really think about your diabetes?
Is it all about your quarterly diabetes report card-your A1C less than 7, blood pressure less than 130/80, and LDL less…
I connected with Amparo right after she took office early this year. I found her warm and open and realistic about the mine field that many patients face — which is extremely refreshing for someone on “the inside.”
A Guest Post by Amparo Gonzalez, current president of the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE)
When Amy approached me to write a guest blog on “new directions in diabetes education,” I was thrilled because diabetes education…
The 2008 Annual Meeting of the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) kicks off today in Washington, DC. I had to sit this one out because I’m currently in Europe with my family (boo hoo – NOT).
But I did attend this conference last year, and it’s a fascinating event. This is where around 3,500 – 4,000 certified diabetes educators gather for education, networking and a hands-on expo to see and experience all the latest…
I knew Theresa Garnero was someone special before I even met her. She not only won the honor of AADE Diabetes Educator of the Year in 2004-2005, but she also recently won the Inspired by Diabetes contest — for a “Pin the Pancreas on the Piggy” game, no less. She also contributed to this year’s DiabetesMine Design Challenge, with a completely goofy product idea called the “Pet Pancreas” that says silly D-things when you press…
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